National Defense Authorization Act

On Jul 25, 1997, the House voted 409–1 on “On Motion to Close Portions of the Conference” (HR 1119). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 212–0, Democrats 196–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 409
No: 1
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jul 25, 1997

By party

Republicans212 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

The bill

H.R. 1119: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “National Defense Authorization Act: House Vote, Jul 25, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-329/national-defense-authorization-act (accessed 2026-10-15).