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House roll call 311 · 105th Congress · Jul 24, 1997

Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998

On Jul 24, 1997, the House voted 158–265 on “On Motion that the Committee Rise” (HR 2160). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–222, Democrats 157–43, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
158
No
265
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 24, 1997

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 222 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats157 yes · 43 no · 12 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 24, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-311/agriculture-appropriations-for-f-y-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).