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House roll call 581 · 105th Congress · Nov 6, 1997

Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purpose

On Nov 6, 1997, the House voted 222–200 on “On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider” (HRES 305). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 1–199, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
222
No
200
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 6, 1997

By party

  • Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 199 no · 12 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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