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House roll call 493 · 105th Congress · Oct 8, 1997

Providing for the consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act

On Oct 8, 1997, the House voted 280–144 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 262). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–6, Democrats 63–137, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
280
No
144
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 8, 1997

By party

  • Republicans217 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 137 no · 12 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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