Transfer Naval Vessels

On Jul 15, 1997, the House voted 426–1 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 2035). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 225–0, Democrats 200–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 426
No: 1
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jul 15, 1997

By party

Republicans225 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Transfer Naval Vessels: House Vote, Jul 15, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-266/transfer-naval-vessels (accessed 2026-10-14).