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House roll call 988 · 105th Congress · Jul 31, 1998

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On Jul 31, 1998, the House voted 195–218 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2183). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 184–31, Democrats 11–186, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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

195

No

218

Did not vote

31

Date

Jul 31, 1998

From Voteview roll call records.