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House roll call 153 · 106th Congress · May 25, 1999

H R 1906 author(s): sanford of south carolina amendment question: on agreeing to the amendment agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and

On May 25, 1999, the House voted 143–274 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1906). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 107–107, Democrats 36–166, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 143 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
Failed
Yes
143
No
274
Did not vote
23
Date
May 25, 1999

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 107 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 166 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 63 more.

The bill

H.R. 1906: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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