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House roll call 552 · 105th Congress · Oct 30, 1997

Question of the Privileges of the House

On Oct 30, 1997, the House voted 212–198 on “On Motion to Table” (HRES 290). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–1, Democrats 1–196, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
212
No
198
Did not vote
31
Date
Oct 30, 1997

By party

  • Republicans211 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 196 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Question of the Privileges of the House: House Vote, Oct 30, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-552/question-of-the-privileges-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).