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House roll call 99 · 105th Congress · May 1, 1997

(house rejected the weldon of florida amendment to the jackson of illinois amendment that sought to exempt not more than 20 percent of the total number of famil

On May 1, 1997, the House voted 153–252 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 138–71, Democrats 15–180, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
153
No
252
Did not vote
39
Date
May 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 71 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 180 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 6 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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