To repeal the Federal Charter of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.

On Feb 26, 1997, the House voted 417–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 497). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–0, Democrats 197–0, 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: Passed
Yes: 417
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 26, 1997

By party

Republicans219 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 15 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To repeal the Federal Charter of Group…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-25/to-repeal-the-federal-charter-of-group-hospitalization-and (accessed 2026-10-17).