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House roll call 698 · 105th Congress · Mar 25, 1998

H.R.2589 by coble (r-NC) -- sonny bono copyright term extension act fairness in musical licensing act of 1998 (house rejected the mccollum amendment that sought

On Mar 25, 1998, the House voted 150–259 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2589). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 34–187, Democrats 115–72, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
Failed
Yes
150
No
259
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 25, 1998

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 187 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats115 yes · 72 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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