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House roll call 497 · 105th Congress · Oct 8, 1997

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On Oct 8, 1997, the House voted 199–227 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 901). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 17–205, Democrats 181–22, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
199
No
227
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 8, 1997

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 205 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 22 no · 9 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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