Finding the Government of Iraq in Unacceptable and Material Breach of its International Obligations

On Aug 3, 1998, the House voted 407–6 on “Suspend the rules and pass” (SJRES 54). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–1, Democrats 187–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 407
No: 6
Did not vote: 31
Date: Aug 3, 1998

By party

Republicans219 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats187 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barbara Lee D-CA voted no
Maxine Waters D-CA voted no
Cynthia Ann Mckinney D-GA voted no
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. D-IL voted no
David Edward Bonior D-MI voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX 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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