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House roll call 646 · 105th Congress · Feb 12, 1998

Dismissing the election contest against Loretta Sanchez

On Feb 12, 1998, the House voted 194–215 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HRES 355). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–214, Democrats 192–1, Independents 1–0. 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
Failed
Yes
194
No
215
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 12, 1998

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 214 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats192 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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