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House roll call 601 · 105th Congress · Nov 7, 1997

Charter Schools Amendments Act

On Nov 7, 1997, the House voted 71–348 on “On motion that the Committee Rise” (HR 2616). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–222, Democrats 70–126, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 70 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
71
No
348
Did not vote
25
Date
Nov 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 222 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 126 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2616: To amend titles VI and X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve and expand charter schools.

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, “Charter Schools Amendments Act: House Vote, Nov 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-601/charter-schools-amendments-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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