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House roll call 699 · 105th Congress · Mar 25, 1998

(house agreed to the sensenbrenner amendment that exempts certain music uses from copyright protection; provides for arbitration of rate disputes involving perf

On Mar 25, 1998, the House voted 297–112 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2589). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 205–16, Democrats 92–95, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
Agreed to
Yes
297
No
112
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 25, 1998

By party

  • Republicans205 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 95 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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