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On Jun 11, 1997, the House voted 425–0 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1757). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 222–0, Democrats 202–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Agreed to
Yes: 425
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 11, 1997

By party

Republicans222 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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