Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998

On Sep 24, 1997, the House voted 412–2 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 2378). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–2, Democrats 198–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: Passed
Yes: 412
No: 2
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 24, 1997

By party

Republicans213 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats198 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John M. Shimkus R-IL voted no
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no

The bill

H.R. 2378: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

John M. Shimkus R-IL
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998: House Vote, Sep 24, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-430/treasury-postal-appropriations-fy-1998 (accessed 2026-10-13).