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House roll call 605 · 105th Congress · Nov 7, 1997

Charter Schools Amendments Act

On Nov 7, 1997, the House voted 256–163 on “On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider” (HR 2616). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–1, Democrats 39–161, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
256
No
163
Did not vote
25
Date
Nov 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans217 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 161 no · 12 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-605/charter-schools-amendments-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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