H.R.3246 by goodling (r-pa) -- fairness for small business and employees act of 1998 (house agreed to the goodling amendment that clarifies that a bona fide emp

On Mar 26, 1998, the House voted 398–0 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3246). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 214–0, Democrats 183–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Agreed to
Yes: 398
No: 0
Did not vote: 46
Date: Mar 26, 1998

By party

Republicans214 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats183 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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