Sell Canyon Ferry Reservoir Cabins

On Oct 14, 1998, the House voted 217–181 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 3963). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 210–0, Democrats 7–180, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 217
No: 181
Did not vote: 46
Date: Oct 14, 1998

By party

Republicans210 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 180 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Christopher John D-LA voted yes
Joseph Patrick Kennedy II D-MA voted yes
Patsy Ann (Pat) Danner D-MO voted yes
Earl Ralph Pomeroy III D-ND voted yes
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted yes

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, “Sell Canyon Ferry Reservoir Cabins: House Vote, Oct 14, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1149/sell-canyon-ferry-reservoir-cabins (accessed 2026-10-17).