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House roll call 73 · 105th Congress · Apr 10, 1997

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997

On Apr 10, 1997, the House voted 398–16 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 1003). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 216–0, Democrats 181–16, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
398
No
16
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 10, 1997

By party

  • Republicans216 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1003: To clarify Federal law with respect to restricting the use of Federal funds in support of assisted suicide.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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