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House roll call 505 · 105th Congress · Oct 9, 1997

H.R.2607 by taylor, charles (r-NC) -- district of columbia appropriations act, 1998 district of columbia medical liability reform act of 1997 district of columb

On Oct 9, 1997, the House voted 234–188 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2607). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 38–183, Democrats 195–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
Agreed to
Yes
234
No
188
Did not vote
22
Date
Oct 9, 1997

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 183 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2607: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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