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House roll call 281 · 105th Congress · Jul 17, 1997

Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998

On Jul 17, 1997, the House voted 191–233 on “On Motion that the Committee Rise” (HR 2160). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–221, Democrats 190–12, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
191
No
233
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 221 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2160: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs 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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Capitol Receipts, “Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998: House Vote, Jul 17, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-281/agriculture-appropriations-for-f-y-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).