H.R.4579 by archer (r-TX) -- taxpayer relief act of 1998 american community renewal act of 1998 renewing american communities act of 1998 (house rejected the ra

On Sep 26, 1998, the House voted 197–227 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4579). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–221, Democrats 196–6, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: Failed
Yes: 197
No: 227
Did not vote: 20
Date: Sep 26, 1998

By party

Republicans0 yes · 221 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ellen O'Kane Tauscher D-CA voted no
James H. Maloney D-CT voted no
Timothy John Roemer D-IN voted no
Lee Herbert Hamilton D-IN voted no
Martin Olav Sabo D-MN voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA 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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