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House roll call 672 · 105th Congress · Mar 10, 1998

To provide surveillance, research, and services aimed at prevention of birth defects, and for other purposes.

On Mar 10, 1998, the House voted 405–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 419). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–2, Democrats 191–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
405
No
2
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 10, 1998

By party

  • Republicans213 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 419: A bill to provide surveillance, research, and services aimed at prevention of birth defects, and for other purposes.

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, “To provide surveillance, research, and…: House Vote, Mar 10, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-672/to-provide-surveillance-research-and-services-aimed-at-prevention (accessed 2026-10-17).