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House roll call 604 · 105th Congress · Nov 7, 1997

Charter Schools Amendments Act

On Nov 7, 1997, the House voted 367–57 on “On Passage” (HR 2616). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–8, Democrats 151–49, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 57 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
367
No
57
Did not vote
20
Date
Nov 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans215 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 49 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2616: To amend titles VI and X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve and expand charter schools.

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, “Charter Schools Amendments Act: House Vote, Nov 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-604/charter-schools-amendments-act (accessed 2026-10-15).