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House roll call 58 · 115th Congress · Jan 13, 2017

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular co

On Jan 13, 2017, the House voted 268–151 on “On Passage” (S 84). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 232–1, Democrats 36–150. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
268
No
151
Did not vote
30
Date
Jan 13, 2017

By party

  • Republicans232 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 150 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 84: A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for an exception to a limitation…: House Vote, Jan 13, 2017,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/115-H-58/to-provide-for-an-exception-to-a-limitation-against (accessed 2026-10-17).

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