Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th Congress

On Jan 7, 1997, the House voted 221–202 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 5). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 0–201, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 221
No: 202
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jan 7, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 201 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, “Rules of the House of Representatives for…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-3/rules-of-the-house-of-representatives-for-the-105th (accessed 2026-10-17).