Providing for the consideration of H.R. 852; Paperwork Reduction Amendments

On Mar 13, 1997, the House voted 219–187 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 88). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 3–186, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 219
No: 187
Did not vote: 38
Date: Mar 13, 1997

By party

Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 186 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Earl Blumenauer D-OR voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Frederick C. Boucher D-VA voted yes

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, “Providing for the consideration of H.R. 852…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-48/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-852-paperwork (accessed 2026-10-17).