Earthquake Hazards Reductions Act

On Sep 16, 1997, the House voted 421–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass” (S 910). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–0, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 421
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 16, 1997

By party

Republicans220 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 910: A bill to authorize appropriations for carrying out the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Earthquake Hazards Reductions Act: House Vote, Sep 16, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-389/earthquake-hazards-reductions-act (accessed 2026-10-15).