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House roll call 264 · 105th Congress · Jul 11, 1997

(house rejected the ehlers amendment that sought to provide $80 million to terminate the national endowment for the arts and establish the art for kids act with

On Jul 11, 1997, the House voted 155–271 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2107). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 149–75, Democrats 6–195, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 members 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
155
No
271
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 11, 1997

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 75 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 195 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

The bill

H.R. 2107: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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