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House roll call 331 · 105th Congress · Jul 28, 1997

(house rejected the klug amendment that sought to reduce the government printing office workyears by 350.)

On Jul 28, 1997, the House voted 170–242 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2209). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 155–62, Democrats 15–179, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
170
No
242
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 28, 1997

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 62 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 179 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2209: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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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