Balanced Budget Act of 1997

On Jun 25, 1997, the House voted 207–223 on “On Motion to Recommit With Instructions” (HR 2015). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–223, Democrats 205–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Failed
Yes: 207
No: 223
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jun 25, 1997

By party

Republicans1 yes · 223 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats205 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frank D. Riggs R-CA voted yes

The bill

H.R. 2015: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Balanced Budget Act of 1997: House Vote, Jun 25, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-238/balanced-budget-act-of-1997 (accessed 2026-10-17).