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House roll call 917 · 105th Congress · Jul 16, 1998

(house rejected the sanders amendment that sought to prohibit any loan in excess of $250 million to a foreign entity through the exchange stabilization fund.)

On Jul 16, 1998, the House voted 195–226 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4104). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 143–82, Democrats 51–144, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 133 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
195
No
226
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 16, 1998

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 82 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 144 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 53 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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