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House roll call 804 · 105th Congress · May 21, 1998

Expressing the Sense of the House Concerning the President’s Assertions of Executive Privilege

On May 21, 1998, the House voted 259–157 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 432). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–1, Democrats 36–155, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
259
No
157
Did not vote
22
Date
May 21, 1998

By party

  • Republicans223 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 155 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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