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House roll call 620 · 105th Congress · Nov 10, 1997

U.S.-Canadian Border Controls

On Nov 10, 1997, the House voted 325–90 on “On motion to suspend the rules and pass” (HR 2920). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 205–11, Democrats 119–79, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 90 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
325
No
90
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 10, 1997

By party

  • Republicans205 yes · 11 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats119 yes · 79 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 10 more.

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, “U.S.-Canadian Border Controls: House Vote, Nov 10, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-620/u-s-canadian-border-controls (accessed 2026-10-14).

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