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House roll call 734 · 105th Congress · Apr 23, 1998

(house rejected the lofgren amendment that sought to establish parent-child testimonial privileges in federal, civil, and criminal proceedings specifying that a

On Apr 23, 1998, the House voted 162–256 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1252). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 10–211, Democrats 151–45, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
162
No
256
Did not vote
26
Date
Apr 23, 1998

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 211 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 45 no · 16 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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