Emigrant Wilderness Dams

On Jul 22, 1997, the House voted 424–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1663). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–2, Democrats 202–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 424
No: 2
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 22, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Lee Stump R-AZ voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Robert Lee Stump R-AZ
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Emigrant Wilderness Dams: House Vote, Jul 22, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-290/emigrant-wilderness-dams (accessed 2026-10-14).