Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 244, Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan v. Sanchez

On Sep 30, 1997, the House voted 221–202 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 253). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–0, Democrats 1–201, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 221
No: 202
Did not vote: 20
Date: Sep 30, 1997

By party

Republicans220 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 201 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Loretta Sanchez D-CA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Providing for the consideration of H. Res…: House Vote, Sep 30, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-471/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-res-244-subpoena (accessed 2026-10-17).