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House roll call 62 · 105th Congress · Mar 20, 1997

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act

On Mar 20, 1997, the House voted 265–165 on “table appeal of the ruling of the Chair” (HR 1122). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–5, Democrats 45–159, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
265
No
165
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 20, 1997

By party

  • Republicans220 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 159 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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, “Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: House Vote, Mar 20, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-62/partial-birth-abortion-ban-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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