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House roll call 1138 · 105th Congress · Oct 10, 1998

Charter Schools

On Oct 10, 1998, the House voted 369–50 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment” (HR 2616). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 208–10, Democrats 160–40, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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
369
No
50
Did not vote
25
Date
Oct 10, 1998

By party

  • Republicans208 yes · 10 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 40 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2616: To amend titles VI and X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve and expand charter schools.

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, “Charter Schools: House Vote, Oct 10, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1138/charter-schools (accessed 2026-10-13).

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