Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998

On Jul 28, 1997, the House voted 214–203 on “On Passage” (HR 2209). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–7, Democrats 1–195, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 214
No: 203
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 28, 1997

By party

Republicans213 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 195 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Kenny Hulshof R-MO voted no
Rick Hill R-MT voted no
John Eric Ensign R-NV voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Linda Smith R-WA voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998: House Vote, Jul 28, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-333/legislative-branch-appropriations-fy-1998 (accessed 2026-10-15).