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House roll call 530 · 105th Congress · Oct 29, 1997

Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997

On Oct 29, 1997, the House voted 259–155 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 283). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 191–24, Democrats 68–130, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
259
No
155
Did not vote
30
Date
Oct 29, 1997

By party

  • Republicans191 yes · 24 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 130 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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