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House roll call 986 · 105th Congress · Jul 30, 1998

(house rejected peterson of pennsylvania amendment to the shays amendment that sought to establish a voter eligibility pilot confirmation program to verify citi

On Jul 30, 1998, the House voted 165–260 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2183). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 163–59, Democrats 2–200, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
165
No
260
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 30, 1998

By party

  • Republicans163 yes · 59 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 200 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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