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House roll call 983 · 105th Congress · Jul 30, 1998

(house rejected paul amendment to shays amendment that sought to establish minimum ballot petition signature limits and restrict the imposition of the signature

On Jul 30, 1998, the House voted 62–363 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2183). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 45–176, Democrats 16–187, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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
62
No
363
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 30, 1998

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 176 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 187 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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