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House roll call 478 · 105th Congress · Oct 1, 1997

Sense of Congress Regarding the Oceans

On Oct 1, 1997, the House voted 237–175 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HCONRES 131). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 213–1, Democrats 24–173, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
237
No
175
Did not vote
32
Date
Oct 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans213 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 173 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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