Allow Transfer of Federal Property

On Apr 29, 1997, the House voted 418–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 680). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–0, Democrats 195–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 418
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Apr 29, 1997

By party

Republicans222 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 680: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to authorize the transfer to States of surplus personal property for donation to nonprofit providers of necessaries to impoverished families and individuals.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Allow Transfer of Federal Property: House Vote, Apr 29, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-91/allow-transfer-of-federal-property (accessed 2026-10-17).