Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

On Apr 16, 1997, the House voted 223–199 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 112). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–0, Democrats 1–198, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 223
No: 199
Did not vote: 22
Date: Apr 16, 1997

By party

Republicans222 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 198 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes

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, “Providing for consideration of motions to…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-77/providing-for-consideration-of-motions-to-suspend-the-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).