(house agreed to the cox amendment that prohibits any funding for assistance to the democratic people's republic of korea except for assistance that is provide

On Jul 24, 1997, the House voted 418–0 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2160). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Agreed to
Yes: 418
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jul 24, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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