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House roll call 118 · 105th Congress · May 13, 1997

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On May 13, 1997, the House voted 153–270 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–219, Democrats 149–51, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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

153

No

270

Did not vote

21

Date

May 13, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.