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House roll call 148 · 105th Congress · May 21, 1997

Volunteer Protection Act

On May 21, 1997, the House voted 390–35 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 911). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–4, Democrats 172–31, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
390
No
35
Did not vote
19
Date
May 21, 1997

By party

  • Republicans217 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 31 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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, “Volunteer Protection Act: House Vote, May 21, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-148/volunteer-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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