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House roll call 261 · 115th Congress · May 17, 2017

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

On May 17, 2017, the House voted 418–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 1177). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 231–1, Democrats 187–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
418
No
1
Did not vote
31
Date
May 17, 2017

By party

  • Republicans231 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1177: Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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