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House roll call 649 · 105th Congress · Feb 24, 1998

To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.

On Feb 24, 1998, the House voted 350–59 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 424). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–4, Democrats 130–55, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
350
No
59
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 24, 1998

By party

  • Republicans219 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 55 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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