Fifty-State Commemorative Coin Program Act

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 413–6 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 2414). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–5, Democrats 195–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 413
No: 6
Did not vote: 25
Date: Sep 23, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Greg Ganske R-IA voted no
Frank A. Lobiondo R-NJ voted no
Margaret Scafati Roukema R-NJ voted no
Louise McIntosh Slaughter D-NY voted no
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no
William McClellan (Mac) Thornberry R-TX voted no

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, “Fifty-State Commemorative Coin Program Act: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-411/fifty-state-commemorative-coin-program-act (accessed 2026-10-13).