Internal Revenue Service Restructuring And Reform Act

On Nov 5, 1997, the House voted 426–4 on “On Passage” (HR 2676). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 225–0, Democrats 200–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 426
No: 4
Did not vote: 14
Date: Nov 5, 1997

By party

Republicans225 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats200 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert T. Matsui D-CA voted no
Fortney Hillman (Pete) Stark Jr. D-CA voted no
Steny Hamilton Hoyer D-MD voted no
James A. Mcdermott D-WA voted no

The bill

H.R. 2676: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service, 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, “Internal Revenue Service Restructuring And…: House Vote, Nov 5, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-570/internal-revenue-service-restructuring-and-reform-act (accessed 2026-10-16).