Copyright Clarification Act

On Mar 18, 1997, the House voted 424–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 672). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–1, Democrats 201–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 424
No: 2
Did not vote: 18
Date: Mar 18, 1997

By party

Republicans222 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dennis Kucinich D-OH voted no
Joe Linus Barton R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 672: To make technical amendments to certain provisions of title 17, United States Code.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Dennis Kucinich D-OH
Joe Linus Barton R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Copyright Clarification Act: House Vote, Mar 18, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-52/copyright-clarification-act (accessed 2026-10-15).