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House roll call 317 · 105th Congress · Jul 24, 1997

Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998

On Jul 24, 1997, the House voted 56–363 on “On Motion to Recommit” (HR 2160). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–220, Democrats 55–143, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 55 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
56
No
363
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 24, 1997

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 220 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 143 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

Voted present

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-317/agriculture-appropriations-for-f-y-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).