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House roll call 136 · 105th Congress · May 16, 1997

Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act

On May 16, 1997, the House voted 343–60 on “On Passage” (HR 1385). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 155–56, Democrats 187–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 60 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
343
No
60
Did not vote
41
Date
May 16, 1997

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 56 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1385: To consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States, and for other purposes.

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, “Employment, Training, and Literacy…: House Vote, May 16, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-136/employment-training-and-literacy-enhancement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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