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House roll call 306 · 105th Congress · Jul 24, 1997

H.R.2160 by skeen (r-NM) -- agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies appropriations act, 1998 (house rejected the obey

On Jul 24, 1997, the House voted 195–230 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2160). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 36–186, Democrats 158–44, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
195
No
230
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 24, 1997

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 186 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats158 yes · 44 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, “H.R.2160 by skeen (r-NM) -- agriculture…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-306/h-r-2160-by-skeen-r-nm-agriculture-rural (accessed 2026-10-17).