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House roll call 536 · 105th Congress · Oct 29, 1997

H.R.1270 by upton (r-mi) -- nuclear waste policy act of 1997 (pursuant to section 426(b)(3) of the congressional budget act of 1974, the house agreed to conside

On Oct 29, 1997, the House voted 312–105 on “Question on Consideration” (HR 1270). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 196–22, Democrats 116–82, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 104 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
312
No
105
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 29, 1997

By party

  • Republicans196 yes · 22 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 82 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 24 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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