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House roll call 972 · 105th Congress · Jul 29, 1998

VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999

On Jul 29, 1998, the House voted 164–261 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4194). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 4–221, Democrats 159–40, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
164
No
261
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 29, 1998

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 221 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 40 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999: House Vote, Jul 29, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-H-972/va-hud-appropriations-act-for-fy-1999 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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