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House roll call 483 · 105th Congress · Oct 1, 1997

SEC Authorization

On Oct 1, 1997, the House voted 230–170 on “On motion to suspend the rules and pass” (HR 1262). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 196–14, Democrats 34–155, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
230
No
170
Did not vote
44
Date
Oct 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans196 yes · 14 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 155 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “SEC Authorization: House Vote, Oct 1, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-483/sec-authorization (accessed 2026-10-13).