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House roll call 957 · 105th Congress · Jul 23, 1998

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On Jul 23, 1998, the House voted 176–243 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4194). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 27–196, Democrats 148–47, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
176
No
243
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 23, 1998

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 196 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats148 yes · 47 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4194: Making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices 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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