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On Jan 7, 1997, the House voted 216–205 on “Election of the Speaker”. Result: Gingrich. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 0–204, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Result: Gingrich
Yes: 216
No: 205
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jan 7, 1997

By party

Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 204 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “(newt gingrich of the state of georgia was…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-2/newt-gingrich-of-the-state-of-georgia-was-elected (accessed 2026-10-17).