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House roll call 983 · 105th Congress · Jul 30, 1998

(house rejected paul amendment to shays amendment that sought to establish minimum ballot petition signature limits and restrict the imposition of the signature

On Jul 30, 1998, the House voted 62–363 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2183). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 45–176, Democrats 16–187, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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

62

No

363

Did not vote

19

Date

Jul 30, 1998

From Voteview roll call records.