Political Freedom in China Act

On Nov 5, 1997, the House voted 416–5 on “On Passage” (HR 2358). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–1, Democrats 195–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 416
No: 5
Did not vote: 23
Date: Nov 5, 1997

By party

Republicans220 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George Edward Brown Jr. D-CA voted no
John David Dingell Jr. D-MI voted no
Paul E. Kanjorski D-PA voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Owen Bradford Pickett D-VA voted no

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, “Political Freedom in China Act: House Vote, Nov 5, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-573/political-freedom-in-china-act (accessed 2026-10-17).