(house rejected motion to adjourn.)

On Dec 18, 1998, the House voted 183–225 on “On Motion to Adjourn”. Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–220, Democrats 182–5, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 183
No: 225
Did not vote: 36
Date: Dec 18, 1998

By party

Republicans0 yes · 220 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats182 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no
Paul F. Mchale Jr. D-PA voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted no
Thomas M. Barrett D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “(house rejected motion to adjourn.): House Vote, Dec 18, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1159/house-rejected-motion-to-adjourn (accessed 2026-10-16).