Providing for the consideration of H.R. 478: Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act of 1997

On May 7, 1997, the House voted 415–8 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 142). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 193–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 415
No: 8
Did not vote: 21
Date: May 7, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Bob Filner D-CA voted no
Deborah Ann Stabenow D-MI voted no
Bruce Frank Vento D-MN voted no
Michael Robert Mcnulty D-NY voted no
Maurice Dunlea Hinchey D-NY voted no
Elizabeth Furse D-OR voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no
Patrick Joseph Kennedy D-RI voted no

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, “Providing for the consideration of H.R. 478…: House Vote, May 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-105/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-478-flood (accessed 2026-10-17).