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House roll call 518 · 105th Congress · Oct 23, 1997

Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools

On Oct 23, 1997, the House voted 230–198 on “On Passage” (HR 2646). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–8, Democrats 15–189, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 23 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
230
No
198
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans215 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 189 no · 8 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, “Education Savings Act for Public and Private…: House Vote, Oct 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-518/education-savings-act-for-public-and-private-schools (accessed 2026-10-17).