Hood Bay Land Exchange Act

On Sep 23, 1997, the House voted 420–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1948). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–0, 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: 420
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 23, 1997

By party

Republicans222 yes · 0 no · 9 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

H.R. 1948: To provide for the exchange of lands within Admiralty Island National Monument, 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, “Hood Bay Land Exchange Act: House Vote, Sep 23, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-419/hood-bay-land-exchange-act (accessed 2026-10-16).