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House roll call 541 · 105th Congress · Oct 30, 1997

(house rejected the vento amendment that sought to establish different grazing fees for small producers controlling livestock of less than 2,000 animal unit mon

On Oct 30, 1997, the House voted 208–212 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2493). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 45–174, Democrats 162–38, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
208
No
212
Did not vote
24
Date
Oct 30, 1997

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 174 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats162 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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