Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion

On Jun 17, 1997, the House voted 412–4 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 985). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 215–4, Democrats 196–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 412
No: 4
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 17, 1997

By party

Republicans215 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Lee Stump R-AZ voted no
Howard Coble R-NC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Thomas Dale Delay R-TX voted no

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, “Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion: House Vote, Jun 17, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-204/eagles-nest-wilderness-expansion (accessed 2026-10-16).