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House roll call 485 · 105th Congress · Oct 6, 1997

Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998

On Oct 6, 1997, the House voted 399–18 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (HR 2160). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–10, Democrats 188–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
Passed
Yes
399
No
18
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 6, 1997

By party

  • Republicans210 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 8 no · 16 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998: House Vote, Oct 6, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-485/agriculture-appropriations-for-f-y-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).