Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999

On Jun 25, 1998, the House voted 192–222 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4112). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–219, Democrats 191–3, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 192
No: 222
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jun 25, 1998

By party

Republicans0 yes · 219 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Howard Lawrence Berman D-CA voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 4112: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, 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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Capitol Receipts, “Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999: House Vote, Jun 25, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-897/legislative-branch-appropriations-fy-1999 (accessed 2026-10-15).