H.R.2870 by portman (r-oh) -- tropical forest conservation act of 1998 (house agreed to the gilman amendment that requires the President to notify congressional

On Mar 19, 1998, the House voted 416–1 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2870). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 220–0, Democrats 195–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: Agreed to
Yes: 416
No: 1
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 19, 1998

By party

Republicans220 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Earl Frederick Hilliard D-AL voted no

The bill

H.R. 2870: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Earl Frederick Hilliard D-AL

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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