Energy Policy and Conservation Extension

On Sep 29, 1997, the House voted 405–8 on “On motion to suspend the rules and pass” (HR 2472). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–8, Democrats 193–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 405
No: 8
Did not vote: 31
Date: Sep 29, 1997

By party

Republicans211 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Taylor Doolittle R-CA voted no
Edward Randall Royce R-CA voted no
Dana Rohrabacher R-CA voted no
John Nathan Hostettler R-IN voted no
Todd Tiahrt R-KS voted no
John E. Sununu R-NH voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no
Mark W. Neumann R-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 2472: To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Energy Policy and Conservation Extension: House Vote, Sep 29, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-458/energy-policy-and-conservation-extension (accessed 2026-10-16).