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House roll call 439 · 105th Congress · Sep 25, 1997

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On Sep 25, 1997, the House voted 162–259 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2267). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 12–205, Democrats 149–54, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
Failed
Yes
162
No
259
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 25, 1997

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 205 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 54 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2267: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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