Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.

On Jan 28, 1998, the House voted 214–189 on “On Motion to Table” (HRES 341). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–1, Democrats 1–187, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 214
No: 189
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jan 28, 1998

By party

Republicans213 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 187 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Michael Patrick Forbes R-NY voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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