FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act

On Apr 29, 1997, the House voted 414–7 on “On Passage” (HR 1271). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–7, Democrats 197–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 414
No: 7
Did not vote: 23
Date: Apr 29, 1997

By party

Republicans216 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Randall Royce R-CA voted no
Robert W. Schaffer R-CO voted no
Roy Blunt R-MO voted no
Kenny Hulshof R-MO voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Mark W. Neumann R-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 1271: To authorize the Federal Aviation Administration's research, engineering, and development programs for fiscal years 1998 through 2000, 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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Capitol Receipts, “FAA Research, Engineering, and Development…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-93/faa-research-engineering-and-development-authorization-act (accessed 2026-10-13).