Question of the Privileges of the House

On Nov 9, 1997, the House voted 218–194 on “On Motion to Table” (HRES 318). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–1, Democrats 2–192, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 218
No: 194
Did not vote: 31
Date: Nov 9, 1997

By party

Republicans216 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 192 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Matthew G. Martínez D-CA 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

Zachary Paul Wamp R-TN

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, Nov 9, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-615/question-of-the-privileges-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).