Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses

On Nov 13, 1997, the House voted 205–193 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (SCONRES 68). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 204–4, Democrats 1–188, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 205
No: 193
Did not vote: 46
Date: Nov 13, 1997

By party

Republicans204 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 188 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Kenny Hulshof R-MO voted no
Rick Hill R-MT voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
William Franklin Goodling R-PA voted no
Zachary Paul Wamp R-TN voted no

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, “Providing for the adjournment of the two…: House Vote, Nov 13, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-631/providing-for-the-adjournment-of-the-two-houses (accessed 2026-10-17).