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House roll call 492 · 105th Congress · Oct 7, 1997

H.R.901 by young, don (r-ak) -- american land sovereignty protection act (house rejected the vento amendment that sought to exempt sites nominated under the co

On Oct 7, 1997, the House voted 195–220 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 901). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 26–191, Democrats 168–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
195
No
220
Did not vote
29
Date
Oct 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 191 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 29 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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