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House roll call 801 · 105th Congress · May 20, 1998

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On May 20, 1998, the House voted 250–172 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3616). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 213–11, Democrats 37–160, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
250
No
172
Did not vote
22
Date
May 20, 1998

By party

  • Republicans213 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 160 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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