Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Authorization Act

On Oct 21, 1997, the House voted 223–196 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 265). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–2, Democrats 6–193, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 223
No: 196
Did not vote: 25
Date: Oct 21, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 193 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Christopher H. Shays R-CT voted no
Margaret Scafati Roukema R-NJ voted no
José E. Serrano D-NY voted yes
Tony Patrick Hall D-OH voted yes
Ted Strickland D-OH voted yes
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
Thomas Timothy (Tim) Holden D-PA voted yes
John Patrick Murtha Jr. D-PA voted yes

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, “Providing for the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Oct 21, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-509/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-2204-coast (accessed 2026-10-17).