Concerning the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran

On Aug 3, 1998, the House voted 405–13 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3743). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 224–0, Democrats 180–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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: 405
No: 13
Did not vote: 26
Date: Aug 3, 1998

By party

Republicans224 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats180 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Calvin M. Dooley D-CA voted no
Esteban Edward Torres D-CA voted no
David Evans Skaggs D-CO voted no
Samuel Gejdenson D-CT voted no
Lee Herbert Hamilton D-IN voted no
John Joseph Lafalce D-NY voted no
Thomas Charles Sawyer D-OH voted no
Elizabeth Furse D-OR voted no
Ronald Klink D-PA voted no
James P. Moran D-VA voted no
James A. Mcdermott D-WA voted no
David Ross Obey D-WI voted no
Nick Joe Rahall II D-WV voted no

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, “Concerning the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-997/concerning-the-bushehr-nuclear-power-plant-in-iran (accessed 2026-10-17).