Appointment of Managers

On Dec 19, 1998, the House voted 228–190 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 614). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–2, Democrats 5–187, 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: Passed
Yes: 228
No: 190
Did not vote: 26
Date: Dec 19, 1998

By party

Republicans223 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 187 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Christopher H. Shays R-CT voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Amory Houghton Jr. R-NY voted no
Paul F. Mchale Jr. D-PA voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Charles Walter Stenholm 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, “Appointment of Managers: House Vote, Dec 19, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-1166/appointment-of-managers (accessed 2026-10-16).