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House roll call 752 · 105th Congress · May 5, 1998

(house agreed to the mcgovern amendment that establishes a program to increase the pell grant awards. .)

On May 5, 1998, the House voted 220–187 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 6). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 33–184, Democrats 186–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
220
No
187
Did not vote
37
Date
May 5, 1998

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 184 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6: To extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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