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House roll call 298 · 105th Congress · Jul 23, 1997

Budget Enforcement Act of 1997

On Jul 23, 1997, the House voted 148–279 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2003). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 58–165, Democrats 90–113, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 148 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
148
No
279
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 165 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 113 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 68 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Budget Enforcement Act of 1997: House Vote, Jul 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-298/budget-enforcement-act-of-1997 (accessed 2026-10-17).