Urgent Need to Establish a Cease Fire in Afghanistan

On Apr 28, 1998, the House voted 391–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended” (HCONRES 218). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 205–1, Democrats 185–0, 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: Passed
Yes: 391
No: 1
Did not vote: 52
Date: Apr 28, 1998

By party

Republicans205 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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