Exempt Internationally Adopted Children From Vaccines

On Oct 21, 1997, the House voted 420–0 on “Suspend Rules and Pass, As Amended” (HR 2464). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 420
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Oct 21, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 2464: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt internationally adopted children under age 10 from the immunization requirement.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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