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House roll call 498 · 105th Congress · Oct 8, 1997

American Land Sovereignty Protection Act

On Oct 8, 1997, the House voted 236–191 on “On Passage” (HR 901). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 203–21, Democrats 33–169, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
236
No
191
Did not vote
17
Date
Oct 8, 1997

By party

  • Republicans203 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 169 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: House Vote, Oct 8, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-498/american-land-sovereignty-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-17).