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House roll call 547 · 105th Congress · Oct 30, 1997

(house rejected the markey amendment, debated on october 29, that sought to strike provisions that prevent the environmental protection agency from setting radi

On Oct 30, 1997, the House voted 151–273 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1270). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 19–200, Democrats 131–73, Independents 1–0. 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
Failed
Yes
151
No
273
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 30, 1997

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 200 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats131 yes · 73 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “(house rejected the markey amendment…: House Vote, Oct 30, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-547/house-rejected-the-markey-amendment-debated-on-october-29 (accessed 2026-10-17).