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House roll call 791 · 105th Congress · May 19, 1998

Limit the Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts with Respect to Prison Release Orders

On May 19, 1998, the House voted 352–53 on “Suspend the rules and pass” (HR 3718). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–2, Democrats 141–50, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 52 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
Passed
Yes
352
No
53
Did not vote
39
Date
May 19, 1998

By party

  • Republicans211 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 50 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “Limit the Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts…: House Vote, May 19…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-791/limit-the-jurisdiction-of-the-federal-courts-with-respect (accessed 2026-10-17).