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House roll call 359 · 105th Congress · Sep 4, 1997

(house agreed to the smith of new jersey amendment that prohibits U.S. Population assistance to foreign organizations that perform abortions in foreign countrie

On Sep 4, 1997, the House voted 234–191 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2159). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 192–29, Democrats 42–161, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
Agreed to
Yes
234
No
191
Did not vote
19
Date
Sep 4, 1997

By party

  • Republicans192 yes · 29 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 161 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “(house agreed to the smith of new jersey…: House Vote, Sep 4, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-359/house-agreed-to-the-smith-of-new-jersey-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).