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House roll call 799 · 105th Congress · May 20, 1998

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On May 20, 1998, the House voted 190–232 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3616). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 30–194, Democrats 159–38, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
190
No
232
Did not vote
22
Date
May 20, 1998

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 194 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 38 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3616: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1999, 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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