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House roll call 540 · 106th Congress · Oct 27, 1999

H R 2260 author(s): scott of virginia amendment question: on agreeing to the amendment pain relief promotion act

On Oct 27, 1999, the House voted 160–268 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2260). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 15–205, Democrats 144–63, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
160
No
268
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 27, 1999

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 205 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats144 yes · 63 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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