National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 419–1 on “Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments” (HR 1420). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–1, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 419
No: 1
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 23, 1997

By party

Republicans220 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 1420: To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to improve the management of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement…: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-418/national-wildlife-refuge-system-improvement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).