Waiving points of order against the conference report to H.R. 4461 making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Re

On Oct 11, 2000, the House voted 214–201 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 617). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–2, Democrats 3–198, Independents 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 214
No: 201
Did not vote: 25
Date: Oct 11, 2000

By party

Republicans210 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 198 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Stephen (Steve) Horn R-CA voted no
Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. D-GA voted yes
Greg Ganske R-IA voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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