Forced Abortion Condemnation Act

On Nov 6, 1997, the House voted 415–1 on “On Passage” (HR 2570). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–0, Democrats 193–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 415
No: 1
Did not vote: 28
Date: Nov 6, 1997

By party

Republicans221 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George Edward Brown Jr. D-CA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

George Edward Brown Jr. D-CA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Forced Abortion Condemnation Act: House Vote, Nov 6, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-591/forced-abortion-condemnation-act (accessed 2026-10-14).