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House roll call 489 · 105th Congress · Oct 7, 1997

National Monument Fairness Act

On Oct 7, 1997, the House voted 229–197 on “On Passage” (HR 1127). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 202–23, Democrats 27–173, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
229
No
197
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans202 yes · 23 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 173 no · 12 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, “National Monument Fairness Act: House Vote, Oct 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-489/national-monument-fairness-act (accessed 2026-10-15).

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