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House roll call 700 · 105th Congress · Mar 25, 1998

H.R.2578 by smith, lamar (r-TX) -- immigration and nationality act, amendment (house agreed to the pombo amendment that increases the non-immigrant visa refusal

On Mar 25, 1998, the House voted 360–46 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2578). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 179–41, Democrats 180–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
360
No
46
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 25, 1998

By party

  • Republicans179 yes · 41 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 5 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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