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House roll call 110 · 105th Congress · May 8, 1997

(house rejected the waters amendment that sought to delete the provision requiring the prosecution as adults of juveniles who are charged with conspiracy to com

On May 8, 1997, the House voted 100–320 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–217, Democrats 97–103, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 99 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
100
No
320
Did not vote
24
Date
May 8, 1997

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 217 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats97 yes · 103 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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