Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998

On Jul 24, 1997, the House voted 423–4 on “On ordering the previous question on motion to recommit” (HR 2160). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–1, Democrats 200–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 423
No: 4
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jul 24, 1997

By party

Republicans222 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Sonny Bono R-CA voted no
F. Allen Boyd Jr. D-FL voted no
Barney Frank D-MA voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998: House Vote, Jul 24, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-315/agriculture-appropriations-for-f-y-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).