Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999

On Sep 15, 1998, the House voted 405–2 on “Motion to close portions of the conference” (HR 4103). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 185–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 405
No: 2
Did not vote: 37
Date: Sep 15, 1998

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Maxine Waters D-CA voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

The bill

H.R. 4103: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Maxine Waters D-CA
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999: House Vote, Sep 15, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1052/defense-appropriations-act-for-f-y-1999 (accessed 2026-10-17).