Violent Crimes By Repeat Offenders

On Jul 29, 1997, the House voted 400–24 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree” (HCONRES 75). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 179–23, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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: 400
No: 24
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 29, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats179 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Earl Frederick Hilliard D-AL voted no
Ronald V. Dellums D-CA voted no
Fortney Hillman (Pete) Stark Jr. D-CA voted no
John R. Lewis D-GA voted no
Bobby L. Rush D-IL voted no
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. D-IL voted no
Julia May Carson D-IN voted no
John Walter Olver D-MA voted no
Elijah Eugene Cummings D-MD voted no
John Conyers Jr. D-MI voted no
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick D-MI voted no
Martin Olav Sabo D-MN voted no
James Louis Oberstar D-MN voted no
William Lacy Clay Sr. D-MO voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no
Donald Milford Payne D-NJ voted no
Edolphus Towns D-NY voted no
Nydia M. Velázquez D-NY voted no
Charles B. Rangel D-NY voted no
José E. Serrano D-NY voted no
Louis Stokes D-OH voted no
Robert C. Scott D-VA voted no
James A. Mcdermott D-WA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Victor F. Snyder D-AR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Violent Crimes By Repeat Offenders: House Vote, Jul 29, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-337/violent-crimes-by-repeat-offenders (accessed 2026-10-14).