Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s 1998 and 1999

On Oct 1, 1997, the House voted 412–5 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 1757). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–5, Democrats 200–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 5
Did not vote: 27
Date: Oct 1, 1997

By party

Republicans211 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Clifford Bundy Stearns R-FL voted no
Bob Barr R-GA voted no
Charles Hart Taylor R-NC voted no
Sam Johnson R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s…: House Vote, Oct 1, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-474/foreign-relations-authorization-act-fys-1998-and-1999 (accessed 2026-10-17).