National Sea Grants College Program Reauthorization Act

On Jun 18, 1997, the House voted 422–3 on “On Passage” (HR 437). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–2, Democrats 202–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 422
No: 3
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 18, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joel M. Hefley R-CO voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul 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, “National Sea Grants College Program…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-206/national-sea-grants-college-program-reauthorization-act (accessed 2026-10-16).