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House roll call 988 · 105th Congress · Jul 31, 1998

(house rejected the mcintosh amendment to the shays amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to prohibit a communication with a senator or member of

On Jul 31, 1998, the House voted 195–218 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2183). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 184–31, Democrats 11–186, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
218
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 31, 1998

By party

  • Republicans184 yes · 31 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 186 no · 15 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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