Chacoan Outliers Protection Act

On Mar 14, 1995, the House voted 409–7 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 517). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–7, Democrats 191–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 409
No: 7
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 14, 1995

By party

Republicans217 yes · 7 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Timothy Hutchinson R-AR voted no
Jay W. Dickey Jr. R-AR voted no
Robert Lee Stump R-AZ voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Thomas W. Ewing R-IL voted no
Howard Coble R-NC voted no
Wes Cooley R-OR voted no

The bill

H.R. 517: To amend title V of Public Law 96-550, designating the Chaco Culture Archeological Protection Sites, 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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Capitol Receipts, “Chacoan Outliers Protection Act: House Vote, Mar 14, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-227/chacoan-outliers-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-16).