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House roll call 98 · 105th Congress · May 1, 1997

(house rejected the jackson of illinois amendment that sought to prohibit any public housing agency from evicting a family solely on the basis of any failure to

On May 1, 1997, the House voted 160–251 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 6–207, Democrats 153–44, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
160
No
251
Did not vote
33
Date
May 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 207 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 44 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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