Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate inter

On Mar 18, 1998, the House voted 407–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended” (HCONRES 152). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 213–2, Democrats 193–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 407
No: 2
Did not vote: 34
Date: Mar 18, 1998

By party

Republicans213 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats193 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Amory Houghton Jr. R-NY voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Amory Houghton Jr. R-NY
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Voted present

Bob Barr R-GA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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