H.j.r.78 by istook (r-ok) -- constitution of the United States, amendment religious freedom (on demand for a division of the question, house rejected the bish

On Jun 4, 1998, the House voted 6–419 on “On Agreeing to Part 1 of the amendment” (HJRES 78). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–223, Democrats 5–195, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 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: 6
No: 419
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 4, 1998

By party

Republicans1 yes · 223 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 195 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Peter Lantos D-CA voted yes
Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. D-GA voted yes
Danny K. Davis D-IL voted yes
Harris W. Fawell R-IL voted yes
William Jennings Jefferson D-LA voted yes
Steny Hamilton Hoyer D-MD voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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