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House roll call 307 · 105th Congress · Jul 24, 1997

(house rejected the meehan amendment that sought to increase fda tobacco initiative funding by $10 million and reduce the crop insurance program funding by $14

On Jul 24, 1997, the House voted 177–248 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2160). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 41–179, Democrats 135–69, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
Failed
Yes
177
No
248
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 24, 1997

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 179 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 69 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

The bill

H.R. 2160: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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