District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1998

On Oct 9, 1997, the House voted 162–135 on “On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider” (HR 2607). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 161–0, Democrats 1–134, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 162
No: 135
Did not vote: 147
Date: Oct 9, 1997

By party

Republicans161 yes · 0 no · 70 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 134 no · 77 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes

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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Capitol Receipts, “District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1998: House Vote, Oct 9, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-508/district-of-columbia-appropriations-fy-1998 (accessed 2026-10-17).