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House roll call 479 · 105th Congress · Oct 1, 1997

Coral Reef Conservation Act

On Oct 1, 1997, the House voted 230–181 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 2233). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 198–20, Democrats 32–160, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
230
No
181
Did not vote
33
Date
Oct 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans198 yes · 20 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 160 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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, “Coral Reef Conservation Act: House Vote, Oct 1, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-479/coral-reef-conservation-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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