District Court Arbitration and Extension of Judgeships

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 421–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (S 996). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–0, Democrats 197–0, 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 23, 1997

By party

Republicans223 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats197 yes · 0 no · 15 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. 996: A bill to provide for the authorization of appropriations in each fiscal year for arbitration in United States district courts.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “District Court Arbitration and Extension of…: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-412/district-court-arbitration-and-extension-of-judgeships (accessed 2026-10-17).