Question of the Privileges of the House

On Oct 30, 1997, the House voted 208–192 on “On Motion to Table” (HRES 297). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 206–2, Democrats 2–189, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 208
No: 192
Did not vote: 40
Date: Oct 30, 1997

By party

Republicans206 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 189 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John B. Shadegg R-AZ voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Michael Patrick Forbes R-NY voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes

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-559/question-of-the-privileges-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).