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House roll call 354 · 105th Congress · Sep 4, 1997

(house rejected the paul amendment that sought to prohibit any funding for population control, family planning activities, or abortion procedures. .)

On Sep 4, 1997, the House voted 147–278 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2159). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 132–87, Democrats 15–190, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
147
No
278
Did not vote
19
Date
Sep 4, 1997

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 87 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 190 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

H.R. 2159: Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related 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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