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House roll call 693 · 105th Congress · Mar 19, 1998

Tropical Forest Conservation Act

On Mar 19, 1998, the House voted 356–61 on “On Passage” (HR 2870). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 161–60, Democrats 194–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
356
No
61
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 19, 1998

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 60 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats194 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Tropical Forest Conservation Act: House Vote, Mar 19, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-693/tropical-forest-conservation-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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