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House roll call 735 · 105th Congress · Apr 23, 1998

(house rejected the conyers amendment that sought to establish process service jurisdiction and compliance with rules of discovery for defendants located outsid

On Apr 23, 1998, the House voted 200–216 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1252). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 18–201, Democrats 181–15, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 33 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
200
No
216
Did not vote
28
Date
Apr 23, 1998

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 201 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 15 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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