Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purpose

On Nov 6, 1997, the House voted 219–195 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 305). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 2–194, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 219
No: 195
Did not vote: 30
Date: Nov 6, 1997

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 194 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barney Frank D-MA voted yes
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH 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, “Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule…: House Vote, Nov 6, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-582/waiving-a-requirement-of-clause-4-b-of-rule (accessed 2026-10-17).