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House roll call 506 · 105th Congress · Oct 9, 1997

(house rejected the moran of virginia amendment in the nature of a substitute that retains increased funding for police officer and firefighter pay raises and i

On Oct 9, 1997, the House voted 197–212 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2607). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 8–208, Democrats 188–4, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
197
No
212
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 9, 1997

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 208 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 4 no · 20 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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