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House roll call 86 · 105th Congress · Apr 23, 1997

(house agreed to the kaptur amendment that exempts small business, independent investors, and universities from publication of patent application information UN

On Apr 23, 1997, the House voted 220–193 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 400). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 129–87, Democrats 90–106, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 177 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
Agreed to
Yes
220
No
193
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 87 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 106 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 97 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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