Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998

On Mar 31, 1998, the House voted 195–224 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3579). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–220, Democrats 194–4, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 195
No: 224
Did not vote: 25
Date: Mar 31, 1998

By party

Republicans0 yes · 220 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Charles Walter Stenholm D-TX voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 3579: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

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, “Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998: House Vote, Mar 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-717/emergency-supplemental-appropriations-fy-1998 (accessed 2026-10-16).