Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th Congress

On Jan 7, 1997, the House voted 205–223 on “On motion to commit with instructions” (HRES 5). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–223, Democrats 202–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 205
No: 223
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jan 7, 1997

By party

Republicans2 yes · 223 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Porter J. Goss R-FL voted yes
Steven Harvey Schiff R-NM voted yes

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, “Rules of the House of Representatives for…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-4/rules-of-the-house-of-representatives-for-the-105th (accessed 2026-10-17).