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House roll call 761 · 105th Congress · May 6, 1998

(house rejected the riggs amendment that sought to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment to any person or group based in whole or in part on race,

On May 6, 1998, the House voted 171–249 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 6). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 166–55, Democrats 5–193, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
171
No
249
Did not vote
24
Date
May 6, 1998

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 55 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 193 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6: To extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, 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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