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House roll call 166 · 105th Congress · Jun 5, 1997

(house agreed to the smith of new jersey amendment that prohibits population planning assistance to any foreign organization until the organization certifies TH

On Jun 5, 1997, the House voted 232–189 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1757). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 192–30, Democrats 40–158, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
Agreed to
Yes
232
No
189
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 5, 1997

By party

  • Republicans192 yes · 30 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 158 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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