Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1998

On Jul 25, 1997, the House voted 418–7 on “On Passage” (HR 2203). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–7, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 418
No: 7
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 25, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Randall Royce R-CA voted no
Nick H. Smith R-MI voted no
John Eric Ensign R-NV voted no
James A. Gibbons R-NV voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Scott L. Klug R-WI voted no
Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. R-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 2203: Making appropriations for energy and water development 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Energy and Water Development Appropriations…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-327/energy-and-water-development-appropriations-fy-1998 (accessed 2026-10-16).