Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight

On Jun 20, 1997, the House voted 217–196 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 167). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 1–195, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 217
No: 196
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jun 20, 1997

By party

Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 195 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes

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, “Providing special investigative authorities…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-217/providing-special-investigative-authorities-for-the-committee-on-gover (accessed 2026-10-17).