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House roll call 270 · 105th Congress · Jul 15, 1997

(house rejected the istook amendment that sought to prohibit the use of any funds to carry out the provisions of the indian reorganization act to acquire any in

On Jul 15, 1997, the House voted 208–216 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2107). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 178–45, Democrats 30–170, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
208
No
216
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 15, 1997

By party

  • Republicans178 yes · 45 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 170 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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