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House roll call 539 · 105th Congress · Oct 30, 1997

Providing for consideration of H.R. 2493; Forage Improvement Act of 1997

On Oct 30, 1997, the House voted 277–139 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 284). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 58–138, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
277
No
139
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 30, 1997

By party

  • Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 138 no · 16 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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