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House roll call 756 · 105th Congress · May 6, 1998

(house rejected the tauzin amendment that sought to strike section 642, termination of monopoly status, that permits users or providers of telecommunications se

On May 6, 1998, the House voted 80–339 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1872). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 41–179, Democrats 39–159, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 80 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
80
No
339
Did not vote
23
Date
May 6, 1998

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 179 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 159 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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