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House roll call 602 · 105th Congress · Nov 7, 1997

Charter Schools Amendments Act

On Nov 7, 1997, the House voted 75–334 on “On Motion that the Committee Rise” (HR 2616). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–209, Democrats 74–124, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 75 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
75
No
334
Did not vote
35
Date
Nov 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 209 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 124 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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-602/charter-schools-amendments-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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