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House roll call 490 · 105th Congress · Oct 7, 1997

Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998

On Oct 7, 1997, the House voted 233–194 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 2159). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 193–32, Democrats 40–161, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
233
No
194
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans193 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 161 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2159: Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998: House Vote, Oct 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-490/foreign-operations-appropriations-fy-1998 (accessed 2026-10-13).

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