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House roll call 495 · 105th Congress · Oct 8, 1997

H.R.901 by young, don (r-ak) -- american land sovereignty protection act (house rejected the farr amendment that sought to exempt the california coastal ranges

On Oct 8, 1997, the House voted 200–226 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 901). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 14–209, Democrats 185–17, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 31 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
200
No
226
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 8, 1997

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 209 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 17 no · 10 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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