Recorded votes
Jim Traficant: votes in the U.S. House, 105th Congress
1997–1998 · Democratic · district 17
763Yea386Nay17Did not vote28%With party
What this is
Jim Traficant cast 1,149 votes in the U.S. House, 105th Congress, 1997–1998: 763 Yea and 386 Nay; the record marks them Present or Not Voting on 17 more. On the 610 roll calls where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways, Jim Traficant voted with the majority of their own party 28% of the time and against it 441 times.
Every term on Jim Traficant's page
107th Congress, U.S. House, 2001–2002 · 106th Congress, U.S. House, 1999–2000 · 105th Congress, U.S. House, 1997–1998 · 104th Congress, U.S. House, 1995–1996
Every roll call, 1997–1998
Oldest first. Each date links to the roll call at its source. A bill number links to Congress.gov where the bill's title came from there. "Party" is how most members of Jim Traficant's party voted, shown only where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways; a vote against it is marked.
| Date | Bill | Title | Action | Result | Yea–Nay | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHNER MOTION TO TABLE THE MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE THAT THE FAZIO MOTION RELATING TO PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE WAS NOT IN ORDER.) | table appeal of the ruling of the chair | Passed | 222–210 | Nay | Nay | |
| Jan 7, 1997 | (NEWT GINGRICH OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA WAS ELECTED SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVER RICHARD A. GEPHARDT OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, WITH CONGRESSMEN CAMPBELL AND FORBES VOTING FOR CONGRESSMAN JIM LEACH, CONGRESSMAN LEACH VOTING FOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN BOB MICHEL AND CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SMITH VOTING FOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN BOB WALKER.) | Election of the Speaker | Gingrich | 216–205 | Nay | Nay | |
| Jan 7, 1997 | HRES5 | Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th Congress | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 221–202 | Nay | Nay |
| Jan 7, 1997 | HRES5 | Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th Congress | On motion to commit with instructions | Failed | 205–223 | Yea | Yea |
| Jan 7, 1997 | HRES5 | Rules of the House of Representatives for the 105th Congress | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 226–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jan 7, 1997 | SCONRES3 | S.C.R.3 BY LOTT (R-MS) -- RESOLUTION PROVIDING RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE (HOUSE AGREED TO S. CON. RES. 3, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJOURNMENT OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS.) | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 222–198 | Nay | Nay |
| Jan 21, 1997 | HRES31 | In the Matter of Representative Newt Gingrich | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 395–28 | Yea | |
| Feb 5, 1997 | HR499 | Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 400–0 | Not Voting | |
| Feb 5, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, FEBRUAURY 4.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 376–28 | Not Voting | ||
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | H.J.R.2 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT TERM LIMITS (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 85–341 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCINNIS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 87–339 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CRAPO AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 85–339 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BLUNT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS, PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM, AND ALLOWS ANY STATE TO ENACT BY STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LONGER OR SHORTER TERM LIMITS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 72–353 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHRISTENSEN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 83–342 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 85–339 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE THUNE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDES THAT UPON RATIFICATION INCUMBENTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE HOUSE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE SENATE ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADDITIONAL TERM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 83–342 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE FOWLER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT SERVICE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO FOUR CONSECUTIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO CONSECUTIVE SIX-YEAR TERMS, NOT COUNTING ANY TERM THAT BEGAN BEFORE THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 91–335 | Yea | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE ELECTION OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS, PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON WHO HAS SERVED IN THE HOUSE FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND NO PERSON WHO HAS SERVED IN THE SENATE MORE THAN THREE YEARS BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION MORE THAN ONCE, AND ALLOW ANY STATE TO ENACT SHORTER TERM LIMITS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 97–329 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTON OF TEXAS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE ELECTION OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND SENATORS TO TWO SIX-YEAR TERMS, RETROACTIVELY COUNTING THE ELECTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATORS BEFORE THE RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 152–274 | Nay | |
| Feb 12, 1997 | HJRES2 | Term Limits Constitutional Amendment | On Passage | Failed | 217–211 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 13, 1997 | HJRES36 | Approving the Presidential Finding Regarding International Family Planning Programs | On Passage | Passed | 220–209 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 13, 1997 | HR581 | Funds Appropriated for Population Planning | On Passage | Passed | 231–194 | Nay | Nay |
| Feb 26, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 378–36 | Yea | ||
| Feb 26, 1997 | HR624 | The Armored Car Reciprocity Amendments of 1997 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 416–0 | Yea | |
| Feb 26, 1997 | HR497 | To repeal the Federal Charter of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 417–0 | Yea | |
| Feb 26, 1997 | HR668 | Aviation Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 347–73 | Yea | |
| Feb 27, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 332–38 | Yea | ||
| Mar 5, 1997 | HCONRES17 | Congratulate Guatemala on the Peace Process | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 416–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 5, 1997 | HCONRES18 | Congratulate Nicaragua on Elections | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 417–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 5, 1997 | HCONRES31 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the display of the Ten Commandments by Judge Roy S. Moore, a judge on the circuit court of the State of Alabama | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 295–125 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 75–293 | Nay | ||
| Mar 6, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 355–43 | Yea | ||
| Mar 6, 1997 | HR513 | District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 390–7 | Yea | |
| Mar 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 84–312 | Yea | ||
| Mar 11, 1997 | HCONRES16 | Improve Living Standards for South Asians | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 415–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 11, 1997 | HRES68 | Reaffirm U.S.- Japan Security Treaty | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 403–16 | Nay | |
| Mar 11, 1997 | HR750 | Hong Kong Reversion Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 416–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 12, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 370–44 | Yea | ||
| Mar 12, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 26–392 | Nay | ||
| Mar 12, 1997 | HRES90 | Providing for the consideration of H.Res. 89; Request New Balanced Budget from the President | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 226–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 12, 1997 | HRES90 | Providing for the consideration of H.Res. 89; Request New Balanced Budget from the President | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 226–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 12, 1997 | HRES89 | Request New Balanced Budget from the President | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 202–225 | Yea | Yea |
| Mar 12, 1997 | HRES89 | Request New Balanced Budget from the President | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 231–197 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 13, 1997 | HRES95 | Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 58; Disapprove Certification of Mexico | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 213–209 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 13, 1997 | HJRES58 | H.J.R.58 BY SHAW (R-FL) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING OF THE CERTIFICATION OF MEXICO FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HASTERT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT DEFERS DISAPPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATION RELATING TO MEXICO IF, WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ENACTMENT, THE PRESIDENT REPORTS TO CONGRESS THAT HE HAS OBTAINED ASSURANCES OF PROGRESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL DEA OR OTHER U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS FOR NARCOTICS CONTROL OPERATIONS IN MEXICO, AUTHORIZE U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS TO CARRY FIREARMS IN MEXICO FOR SELF DEFENSE, TAKE MEASURES TO FIND AND ELIMINATE LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRUPTION IN MEXICO, COMMIT TO EXTRADITE MEXICAN NATIONALS WANTED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, SECURE NECESSARY AIRCRAFT OVERFLIGHT AND REFUELING RIGHTS INCLUDING RADAR COVERAGE TO MONITOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS, AND PROCEED TOWARD A PERMANENT MARITIME AGREEMENT TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD AND OTHER VESSELS TO HALT TRAFFICKERS PURSUED INTO MEXICAN WATERS; AND FURTHER ESTABLISHES A HIGH LEVEL COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL TO REVIEW THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN INTERIM REPORT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF ENACTMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 212–205 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 13, 1997 | HJRES58 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HASTERT AMENDMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 229–195 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 13, 1997 | HJRES58 | Disapprove Certification of Mexico | On Passage | Passed | 251–175 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 13, 1997 | HRES88 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 852; Paperwork Reduction Amendments | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 219–187 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 13, 1997 | HR852 | Paperwork Reduction Amendments | On Passage | Passed | 394–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 18, 1997 | HR412 | H.R.412 BY HASTINGS, RICHARD (R-WA) -- OROVILLE-TONASKET CLAIM SETTLEMENT AND CONVEYANCE ACT (PUB. L. 105-9, APPROVED 4/14/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE IRRIGATION DISTRICT TO PAY FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE PROPERTY AND FACILITIES; DETERMINE THE MARKET VALUE BY A PANEL OF THREE APPRAISERS; AND SPECIFIES THAT THE DISTRICT AND SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR EACH SELECT ONE PANEL MEMBER, WITH THE THIRD MEMBER SELECTED BY THE OTHER TWO.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 195–232 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 18, 1997 | HR924 | Victim Allocution Clarification Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 418–9 | Yea | |
| Mar 18, 1997 | HR672 | Copyright Clarification Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 424–2 | Yea | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | HRES99 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 229–195 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 19, 1997 | HR1 | H.R.1 BY BALLENGER (R-NC) -- WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST 1,000 HOURS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR BEFORE AN EMPLOYEE MAY AGREE TO OR RECEIVE COMPENSATORY TIME AND REDUCES THE MAXIMUM HOURS OF COMPENSATORY TIME ACCRUED BY THE EMPLOYEE FROM 240 TO 160 HOURS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 408–19 | Yea | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | HR1 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOYD AMENDMENT THAT SUNSETS THE PRIVATE SECTOR COMPENSATORY TIME PROVISION AFTER FIVE YEARS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 390–36 | Yea | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | HR1 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES WHO EARN LESS THAN 2.5 TIMES THE MINIMUM WAGE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 182–237 | Yea | Yea |
| Mar 19, 1997 | HR1 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM SOLICITING EMPLOYEES TO TAKE COMPENSATORY TIME; REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES AN EMPLOYEE DECISION TO ACCEPT IT; PROHIBIT EMPLOYERS FROM OFFERING COMPENSATORY TIME UNLESS THE EMPLOYER OFFERS ALL EMPLOYEES 24 HOURS OF LEAVE THAT MAY BE USED FOR FAMILY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OR MEDICAL CARE; PROHIBIT COMPENSATORY TIME TO EMPLOYEES WHO WORK LESS THAN 35 HOURS PER WEEK, WORK LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, ARE SEASONAL, OR ARE EMPLOYED IN THE CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURAL, GARMENT, OR ANY INDUSTRY DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR; PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT DENY COMPENSATORY TIME WHERE THE LEAVE IS PROTECTED BY THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT; LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HOURS ACCRUED TO 80 HOURS ANNUALLY; SPECIFY THAT EMPLOYERS MAY NOT CONDITION BENEFITS OR AVAILABILITY OF OVERTIME UPON AN EMPLOYEE'S DECISION TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR USE COMPENSATORY TIME; AND CREATE A COMMISSION ON WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 193–237 | Yea | Yea |
| Mar 19, 1997 | HR1 | Working Families Flexibility Act | On Passage | Passed | 222–210 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 20, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 183–221 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Mar 20, 1997 | HRES100 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 243–184 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 20, 1997 | HRES100 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 247–175 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 20, 1997 | HR1122 | Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | table appeal of the ruling of the Chair | Passed | 265–165 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 20, 1997 | HR1122 | Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 149–282 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 20, 1997 | HR1122 | Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | On Passage | Passed | 295–136 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 20, 1997 | HRES101 | Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 91), House Committees Funding Resolution | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 210–213 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 21, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 328–49 | Yea | ||
| Mar 21, 1997 | HRES105 | Providing for consideration of H. Res. 91, Committee Funding for the 105th Congress. | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 218–179 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 21, 1997 | HRES91 | House Committees Funding Resolution | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 176–214 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 21, 1997 | HRES91 | House Committees Funding Resolution | On Agreeing to the Resolution, as amended | Passed | 213–179 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 8, 1997 | HR28 | Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Program Authorization | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 397–14 | Yea | |
| Apr 8, 1997 | HR1000 | State Prevention of Food Stamp Benefits to Prisoners | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 409–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 9, 1997 | HRES107 | Providng for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 213–196 | Nay | Nay |
| Apr 10, 1997 | HR1003 | Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 398–16 | Yea | |
| Apr 15, 1997 | HR1226 | Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 412–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 15, 1997 | HRES109 | Sense of Congress on Family Tax Relief | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 412–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 15, 1997 | HJRES62 | Tax Limitation Constitutional Amendment | On Passage | Failed | 233–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 16, 1997 | HRES112 | Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 223–199 | Nay | Nay |
| Apr 16, 1997 | HR607 | Homeowner’s Insurance Protection Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 421–7 | Yea | |
| Apr 16, 1997 | HCONRES61 | Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson | On motion to suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 427–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 17, 1997 | (HOUSE VOTED TO STRIKE CERTAIN WORDS OF REPRESENTATIVE LEWIS OF GEORGIA FROM THE RECORD.) | strike the words from the record | Passed | 227–190 | Yea | Nay (against) | |
| Apr 17, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE A MOTION THAT REPRESENTATIVE LEWIS OF GEORGIA BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED IN ORDER.) | table motion to proceed in order | Passed | 223–199 | Yea | Nay (against) | |
| Apr 17, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 317–100 | Yea | ||
| Apr 17, 1997 | HR400 | H.R.400 BY COBLE (R-NC) -- 21ST CENTURY PATENT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE MODERNIZATION ACT EXAMINING PROCEDURE IMPROVEMENTS ACT PROTECTION FOR PRIOR DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL AND RESEARCH USERS OF PATENTED TECHNOLOGIES ACT ENHANCED PROTECTION OF INVENTORS' RIGHTS ACT IMPROVED REEXAMINATION PROCEDURES ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A 17-YEAR PATENT TERM FROM THE DATE THE PATENT IS GRANTED OR 20 YEARS FROM THE DATE THE PATENT APPLICATION IS FILED; PROVIDE THAT PATENT APPLICATIONS CAN BE PUBLISHED ONLY IF THE INFORMATION IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN IN OTHER COUNTRIES AT THE TIME IT IS FILED IN THE UNITED STATES, THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PATENT AND TRADE OFFICE (PTO) FOR FIVE YEARS OR LONGER AND PTO DETERMINES THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST SERVED BY PUBLICATION, OR THE INVENTOR DELIBERATELY WITHHOLDS PUBLICATION OF THE PATENT; PROVIDE FOR PATENT EXAMINER TRAINING; REQUIRE THAT USER FEES BE USED ONLY FOR THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE; AND SPECIFY THAT CONTRACTS BETWEEN MARKETING COMPANIES AND INVENTORS CONTAIN STANDARDIZED DISCLOSURES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 178–227 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 23, 1997 | HR400 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE DEFENSE TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT BASED ON PRIOR DOMESTIC USE, TO THE ACTUAL QUANTITY, VOLUME, OR SCOPE OF THE PRIOR USE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 185–224 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 23, 1997 | HR400 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT PUBLICATION OF ALL PATENT APPLICATIONS UNTIL THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SUBSTANTIVE PATENT OFFICE ACTIONS SINCE THE FILING AND DEFINED SUBSTANTIVE PATENT OFFICE ACTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 167–242 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 23, 1997 | HR400 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KAPTUR AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS SMALL BUSINESS, INDEPENDENT INVESTORS, AND UNIVERSITIES FROM PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATION INFORMATION UNTIL THE PATENT IS GRANTED; SPECIFIES THAT PATENT INFORMATION CAN BE PUBLISHED BEFORE THE PATENT IS GRANTED IF THE DATA HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (PTO) FOR FIVE YEARS OR LONGER AND THE PTO DETERMINES THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WOULD BE SERVED BY PUBLICATION, OR THE INVENTOR DELIBERATELY DELAYS PUBLICATION OF THE PATENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 220–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 23, 1997 | HR400 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PATENT EXAMINATION AND SEARCH DUTIES SHALL BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES BY U.S. CITIZENS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT; REQUIRE PATENT EXAMINERS TO SPEND FIVE PERCENT OF THEIR DUTY TIME PER ANNUM IN EXAMINER TRAINING, ESTABLISHES AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO RETAIN EXAMINERS, AND EXEMPTS THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OR STATUTORY LIMITS ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE POSITIONS OR PERSONNEL.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 133–280 | Yea | |
| Apr 24, 1997 | HR1275 | H.R.1275 BY ROHRABACHER (R-CA) -- CIVILIAN SPACE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE SPACE STATION PROGRAM AND RETAIN $500 MILLION FOR TERMINATION COSTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 112–305 | Nay | |
| Apr 24, 1997 | HR1275 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NASA MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY $8.1 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 186–225 | Yea | Yea |
| Apr 29, 1997 | HR1342 | Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 325–92 | Yea | |
| Apr 29, 1997 | HR680 | Allow Transfer of Federal Property | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 418–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 29, 1997 | HR363 | Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Program Reauthorization | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 387–35 | Yea | |
| Apr 29, 1997 | HR1271 | FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act | On Passage | Passed | 414–7 | Yea | |
| Apr 30, 1997 | HR867 | Adoption Promotion Act of 1997 | On Passage | Passed | 416–5 | Yea | |
| May 1, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 343–42 | Yea | ||
| May 1, 1997 | HRES129 | Committee Funding Resolution | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 262–157 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 1, 1997 | HR2 | Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act | Question of Consideration of the Committee Substitute Amendment | Passed | 237–183 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 1, 1997 | HR2 | (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 COMPLY WITH THE COMMUNITY WORK REQUIREMENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 160–251 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 1, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WELDON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT TO THE JACKSON OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT NOT MORE THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES ASSISTED BY A PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK REQUIREMENTS: SINGLE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, OR SPOUSES OF AN OTHERWISE EXEMPTED INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN UNDER SIX, ELDERLY PERSONS, OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 153–252 | Nay | Nay |
| May 1, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK REQUIREMENT SINGLE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, OR SPOUSES OF AN OTHERWISE EXEMPTED INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN UNDER SIX, ELDERLY PERSONS, OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 181–216 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 6, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES COMPENSATE EACH PERSON WHO PROVIDES WORK AT A RATE THAT IS NOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 140–286 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 6, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT ALLOWING PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES THE OPTION OF COMPLYING WITH THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 168–253 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 7, 1997 | HRES93 | Expressing the Sense of the House that the Bureau of Labor Statistics determine any adjustments in the Consumer Price Index | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 399–16 | Yea | |
| May 7, 1997 | HR2 | H.R.2 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUETTS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A MONTHLY RENT, DETERMINED BY THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY, THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 30 PERCENT OF THE MONTHLY ADJUSTED INCOME OF THE FAMILY OR 10 PERCENT OF THE MONTHLY INCOME OF THE FAMILY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 172–252 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 7, 1997 | HRES142 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 478: Flood Prevention and Family Protection Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 415–8 | Yea | |
| May 7, 1997 | HR478 | H.R.478 BY HERGER (R-CA) -- FLOOD PREVENTION AND FAMILY PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED, THAT EXEMPTS FROM THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT CONSULTATION AND CONFERENCING PROVISIONS, A PROJECT TO REPLACE A FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY THAT IS DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA IN 1997 TO THE EXTENT AS WOULD BE REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROJECTS SUBJECT TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE POLICY ON EMERGENCY FLOOD RESPONSE AND SHORT TERM REPAIR OF FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 19, 1997; PROVIDES THAT EXEMPTIONS SHALL NOT APPLY AFTER THE DATE THAT THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS DETERMINES THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ON DECEMBER 31, 1998, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER; AND CLARIFIES THAT THE EXEMPTIONS APPLY TO ANY PROJECT TO REPAIR A FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY IN RESPONSE TO AN IMMINENT THREAT TO HUMAN LIVES AND PROPERTY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 227–196 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 7, 1997 | HRES143 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3; Juvinile Crime Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 252–159 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 8, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1997. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 350–56 | Yea | ||
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | H.R.3 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1997 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE STUPAK AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $1.5 BILLION IN FUNDING OVER THREE YEARS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER CONTROL AND PREVENTION GRANTS WITH NOT LESS THAN 60 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS; NOT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR BUILDING OR EXPANDING SECURE JUVENILE CORRECTION OR DETENTION FACILITIES FOR VIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDERS; AND NOT LESS THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTING GRADUATED SANCTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND IMPROVING STATE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS; EXPEDITES TO 90 DAYS THE TIME IN WHICH A JUDGE MUST DECIDE WHETHER TO TRANSFER A JUVENILE TO ADULT COURT; INCREASES THE PENALTY FOR HANDGUN POSSESSION; AND PROVIDES A REVIEW TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR PREVENTING JUVENILE VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–224 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE PROSECUTION AS ADULTS OF JUVENILES WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT DRUG CRIMES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 100–320 | Nay | |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS THAT EXPAND CURRENT LAW REGARDING THE PROSECUTION OF 13-YEAR-OLDS AS ADULTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 129–288 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE AUTHORIZATION TO USE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS FOR BUILDING, EXPANDING OR OPERATING TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT JUVENILE CORRECTION OR DETENTION FACILITIES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 101–321 | Nay | |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO USE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS FOR SPECIFIED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT YOUNG AMERICANS FROM BECOMING INVOLVED IN CRIME OR GANGS AND REQUIRES THAT NOT LESS THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE GRANT AMOUNT RECEIVED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BE USED FOR THESE PREVENTION PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 191–227 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DUNN AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES STATES SUBMIT A PLAN THAT DESCRIBES THE PROCESS BY WHICH PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF A JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS ENROLLMENT IN AN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL, AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BYRNE GRANT FUNDING .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 398–21 | Yea | |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | Juvenile Crime Control Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 174–243 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 8, 1997 | HR3 | Juvenile Crime Control Act | On Passage | Passed | 286–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 13, 1997 | HR2 | H.R.2 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT OF ALL FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE CHOICE BASED HOUSING ASSISTANCE, NOT LESS THAN 75 PERCENT SHALL BE FAMILIES WHOSE INCOMES DO NOT EXCEED 30 PERCENT OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 162–260 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 13, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE TITLE IV, THE HOME RULE FLEXIBLE GRANT OPTION THAT GIVES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MUNICIPALITIES THE FLEXIBILITY TO ADMINISTER FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 153–270 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 13, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE HOUSING EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION BOARD THAT IS TO BE ESTABLISHED AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–228 | Yea | Yea |
| May 13, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE ADULT OWNERS OF HOUSING SUBJECT TO PROJECT BASED ASSISTANCE TO CONTRIBUTE NOT LESS THAN 8 HOURS OF WORK PER MONTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THE HOUSING IS LOCATED.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 87–341 | Nay | |
| May 13, 1997 | HR2 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DAVIS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT RESIDENTS AND OTHERS RECEIVING CHOICE-BASED HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM COMMUNITY WORK, AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHING TARGET DATES FOR TRANSITION OUT OF ASSISTED HOUSING, AND MINIMUM RENT REQUIREMENTS WHEN HUD TAKES POSSESSION OF AN AGENCY OR ANY DEVELOPMENTS OR FUNCTIONS OF ANY AGENCY, OR HAS POSSESSION OF AN AGENCY OR THE OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF IT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 145–282 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 13, 1997 | HR5 | Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) | Suspend rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 420–3 | Yea | |
| May 14, 1997 | HRES146 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1469; Emergency Supplemental Appropriations | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 193–229 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 14, 1997 | HR2 | H.R.2 BY LAZIO (R-NY) -- HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO COMBINE PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS INTO TWO GRANT PROGRAMS; REQUIRES ANNUAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FROM HOUSING AUTHORITIES; INCREASES THE HUD AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST TROUBLED HOUSING AUTHORITIES; TARGETS HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH 40 PERCENT OF UNITS FOR FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 30 PERCENT OF MEDIAN INCOME AND 90 PERCENT OF UNITS FOR FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 60 PERCENT OF MEDIAN INCOME; TARGETS 75 PERCENT OF TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 30 PERCENT OF MEDIAN INCOME; ESTABLISHES MINIMUM RENTS OF BETWEEN ZERO AND 25 DOLLARS; AND REQUIRES HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ENCOURAGE TENANTS TO VOLUNTEER IN THEIR COMMUNITY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 163–261 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 14, 1997 | HR2 | Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act | On Passage | Passed | 293–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 15, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 334–62 | Yea | ||
| May 15, 1997 | HRES149 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1469; Emergency Supplemental Appropriations | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 228–196 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 15, 1997 | HRES149 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1469; Emergency Supplemental Appropriations | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 269–152 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 15, 1997 | HR1469 | H.R.1469 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN PREVENTION ACT DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RECISSIONS ACT OF 1997 (VETOED 6/9/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL $38 MILLION FOR THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN PROGRAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 338–89 | Yea | |
| May 15, 1997 | HR1469 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $2.3 BILLION IN FORWARD FUNDING FOR FEMA, ELIMINATES THE RECAPTURE TO HUD OF $3.8 BILLION RESCISSION, AND RESCINDS $3.6 BILLION OF DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS AND REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO ALLOCATE THE RESCISSION WITH 30 DAYS OF ENACTMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 100–324 | Nay | |
| May 15, 1997 | HR1469 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT THAT POSTPONES THE TERMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO LEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND RESCINDS $240 MILLION FROM THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM TO OFFSET THE COST.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 345–74 | Yea | |
| May 15, 1997 | HR1469 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDES A CONTINUATION OF FY 1997 SPENDING THROUGH THE END OF FY 1998 IN THE ABSENCE OF REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS OR A CONTINUING RESOLUTION AT 100 PERCENT OF FY 1997 SPENDING LEVELS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 227–197 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 15, 1997 | HR1469 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FORWARD FUNDING FOR FEMA DISASTER RELIEF BY $1.7 BILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 115–305 | Nay | |
| May 15, 1997 | HR1469 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations | On Passage | Passed | 244–178 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 16, 1997 | HR1385 | H.R.1385 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND LITERACY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SEPARATE THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FROM THE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 168–238 | Yea | Yea |
| May 16, 1997 | HR1385 | Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act | On Passage | Passed | 343–60 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MAY 19, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 311–44 | Yea | ||
| May 20, 1997 | HRES152 | Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 84; Congressional Budget | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 220–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 20, 1997 | HRES152 | Providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 84; Congressional Budget | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 278–142 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 20, 1997 | SCONRES26 | Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony honoring Mother Teresa | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 415–0 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1997 | HCONRES84 | H.C.R.84 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING AND CORPORATE TAX CONSIDERATIONS, DELAY TAX CUTS UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CRIME PREVENTION, AND OTHER DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 72–358 | Nay | |
| May 21, 1997 | HCONRES84 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLITTLE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE NON-DEFENSE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TAX CUTS, AND ALLOW A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST ANY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET OR AGAINST ANY MEASURE THAT WOULD CAUSE TOTAL OUTLAYS TO EXCEED TOTAL RECEIPTS IN FY 2002 AND BEYOND.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 119–313 | Nay | Nay |
| May 21, 1997 | HCONRES84 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BROWN OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND DELAY TAX CUTS UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED, DECREASE DEFENSE OUTLAYS, INCREASE NET SAVINGS FROM OVERALL SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND THE ELIMINATION OF UNWARRANTED BENEFITS, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 91–339 | Nay | |
| May 21, 1997 | HCONRES84 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE FUNDING AND TAX CUTS AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAID, AND OTHER DOMESTIC DISCRETIONARY SPENDING PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 123–306 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 21, 1997 | HCONRES84 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SHUSTER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND INCREASE OUTLAYS FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND MASS TRANSIT PROGRAMS WITH OFFSETS FROM A 0.39 PERCENT ACROSS THE BOARD REDUCTION TO DISCRETIONARY SPENDING AND TAX CUTS PHASED IN OVER FOUR YEARS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 214–216 | Yea | Yea |
| May 21, 1997 | HCONRES84 | Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 333–99 | Nay | |
| May 21, 1997 | HRES153 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 408; International Dolphin Conservation Program Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 226–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 21, 1997 | HR911 | Volunteer Protection Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 390–35 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1997 | HR408 | International Dolphin Conservation Program Act | On Passage | Passed | 262–166 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 22, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOAKLEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 80–339 | Nay | ||
| May 22, 1997 | HR956 | Drug Free Communities Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 420–1 | Yea | |
| May 22, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 352–65 | Yea | ||
| May 22, 1997 | HCONRES87 | A Resolution to Adjourn the House for the Memorial Day District Work Period | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 67–278 | Nay | |
| Jun 3, 1997 | HR1420 | National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 407–1 | Yea | |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HRES159 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1757; Foreign Relations Authorization Act and for considerations of H.R. 1758; The European Security Act of 1997 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 219–204 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HRES159 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1757; Foreign Relations Authorization Act and for considerations of H.R. 1758; The European Security Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 221–200 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HR1757 | H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT TO THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY THAT CONTINUED FUNDING FOR TELEVISION BROADCASTING TO CUBA IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 271–155 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HAMILTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE CONSOLIDATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES SECTIONS IN THE BILL AND REPLACE WITH SECTIONS THAT AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO IMPLEMENT HIS PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE AND CONSOLIDATE THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES AND REQUIRES A PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS WITHIN 120 DAYS OF ENACTMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 202–224 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BACHUS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS LISTING OVERSEAS UNITED STATES SURPLUS PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND SPECIFIES THAT AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM THESE SALES BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 277–146 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE SECTION RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR INSTANCES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS THE LIKELY SUBJECT OR TARGET OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 214–211 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE UNITED NATIONS UPON ENACTMENT; REPEAL THE UNITED NATIONS PARTICIPATION, HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION ACTS; TERMINATE PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS AND U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS; WITHDRAW UNITED NATIONS PRESENCE IN FACILITIES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 54–369 | Nay | |
| Jun 4, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE CONGRESS INSTEAD OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, MAKE THE DETERMINATION THAT THE UNITED NATIONS OR ANY SUCH AGENCY HAS FAILED TO IMPLEMENT CONSENSUS-BASED DECISIONMAKING PROCEDURES ON BUDGETARY MATTERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–244 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 5, 1997 | HRES160 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Reprt on H. Con. Res. 84 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 373–47 | Yea | |
| Jun 5, 1997 | HCONRES84 | Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 327–97 | Nay | |
| Jun 5, 1997 | HR1757 | H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST; PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDING TO LOBBY FOR OR AGAINST ABORTION; AND PROHIBIT ANY U.S. FUNDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND TO BE USED FOR A COUNTRY PROGRAM IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IMPOSES A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR REDUCTION OF U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.N. POPULATION FUND FOR ANY AMOUNTS USED ON FUTURE PROGRAMS IN CHINA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–218 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 5, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO ANY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION UNTIL THE ORGANIZATION CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY TO ALTER THE LAWS OR POLICIES OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ABORTION IS PERMITTED, REGULATED, OR PROHIBITED; AND PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING SUCH CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO COERCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 232–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 5, 1997 | HR1469 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 220–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1757 | H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNITED NATIONS SHOULD ENCOURAGE THE UNITED NATIONS TO COMMISSION A STUDY CONCERNING A REVOLVING HEADQUARTERS FOR THE U.N. AND ESTABLISH THE UNITED NATIONS AS A PART-TIME BODY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 108–315 | Nay | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT APPLIES TO SUDAN THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT THAT RESTRICTS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT SUDAN IS NO LONGER SPONSORING OR SUPPORTING TERRORISM AND PROVIDES THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 415–9 | Yea | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ENGEL AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON JUNE 4, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD CONSIDER APPLYING TO SYRIA SANCTIONS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY ENFORCED AGAINST IRAN AND LIBYA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 410–15 | Yea | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NETHERCUTT AMENDMENT, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT AL-FARAN, A MILITANT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO MERGE KASHMIR WITH PAKISTAN SHOULD RELEASE IMMEDIATELY DONALD HUTCHINGS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND 3 WESTERN EUROPEANS FROM CAPTIVITY AND CEASE AND DESIST FROM ALL ACTS OF HOSTAGE-TAKING AND OTHER VIOLENT ACTS WITHIN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 425–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ASSISTANCE TO ANY GOVERNMENT THAT ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBYA IN VIOLATING SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 426–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ALLOW THE IMPORT OF CUBAN CIGARS AT SUCH TIME AS THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA HAS FREED ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS, LEGALIZED ALL POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND AGREED TO HOLD FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 375–49 | Yea | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HCONRES60 | Relating to the 30th Anniversary of the Reunification of the City of Jerusalem | Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Resolution | Passed | 406–17 | Nay | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | HR1469 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations | Previous Question on Motion to Refer Veto Message | Passed | 216–205 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT RESTRICTS FUNDING TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IF THE FEDERATION TRANSFERS AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 225–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANFORD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE AGGREGATE FUNDING AUTHORIZED TO THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN FISCAL YEAR 1997 RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF $265 MILLION FOR BOTH FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 163–261 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES THE "FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION AND REINVENTION ACT OF 1997".) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 420–6 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES FEE ACCOUNT PROVISIONS FOR PASSPORT INFORMATION SERVICES AND VISAS TO CONFORM TO EXISTING PROCEDURE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 422–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR RADIO FREE ASIA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 354–72 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT AS AMENDED THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR TELEVISION BROADCASTING TO CUBA AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1997 IF THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT CONTINUED FUNDING IS NOT IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 279–149 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT MAINTAIN RECORDS ON CRIMINAL INCIDENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH IMMUNITY FROM THE CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE VIENNA CONVENTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 386–42 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BACHUS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS LISTING OVERSEAS UNITED STATES SURPLUS PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND SPECIFIES THAT AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM THESE SALES BE USED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 283–146 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES CERTAIN U.S. CITIZEN EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM DESIGNATED CONSULAR OFFICER DUTIES; CLARIFIES THAT THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT; INCREASES THE AUTHORIZED STRENGTH OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE; ESTABLISHES THE POLICY THAT THE UNITED STATES SHALL NOT EXPEL, EXTRADITE, OR OTHERWISE EFFECT THE INVOLUNTARY RETURN OF ANY PERSON TO A COUNTRY IN WHICH THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL DANGER OF TORTURE; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY RECOGNIZE THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH AND ITS NONPOLITICAL, RELIGIOUS MISSION AND REOPEN THE HALKI PATRIARCHAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY; AND REQUIRES A REPORT DEALING WITH THE REPATRIATION OF UNRESOLVED POW/MIA REMAINS FROM VIET NAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 428–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOSS AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE SECTION RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR INSTANCES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS THE LIKELY SUBJECT OR TARGET OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 226–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE MAN AND BIOSPHERE PROGRAM OR THE WORLD HERITAGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 222–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT URGES PERU TO RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS AND EXPEDITE LEGAL PROCEDURES; DIRECTS THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN ETHIOPIA; ESTABLISHES SPECIAL ENVOYS TO PROMOTE MUTUAL DISARMAMENT TALKS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT TAIWAN SHOULD RECONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NUCLEAR WASTE TO NORTH KOREA; EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR PRIME MINISTER GUJRAL OF INDIA; SUPPORTS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF BELARUS; SUPPORTS THE ACCESSION OF TAIWAN TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION; REQUIRES A REPORT CONCERNING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS OF THE HMONG AND LAOTIAN REFUGEES WHO HAVE RETURNED TO LAOS; WITHHOLDS ASSISTANCE TO COUNTRIES THAT PROVIDE NUCLEAR FUEL TO CUBA; MAKES FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY ACT OF 1996 AND THE CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT OF 1992; URGES THE PRESIDENT TO ACHIEVE AN INTERNATIONAL ARMS SALES CODE OF CONDUCT WITH ALL WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT COUNTRIES; AND REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUY AMERICAN ACT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 292–135 | Yea | Yea |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT ON ANY BORDER CLOSURE OR ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL BLOCKADE BY ANY NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES THAT IMPEDE THE DELIVERY OF U.S. HUMANITARIAN AID.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 425–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON OFFICIAL COMPLAINTS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA TO THE DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 140–287 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOX OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS COMMENDING THE GOVERNMENT OF UKRAINE FOR THEIR DECISION TO RELINQUISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 415–12 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAZIO AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE COMPLIANCE WITH CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS BY UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 387–38 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO ANY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION UNTIL THE ORGANIZATION CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY TO ALTER THE LAWS OR POLICIES OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ABORTION IS PERMITTED, REGULATED, OR PROHIBITED; AND PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING SUCH CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO COERCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 234–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH AMENDMENT THAT APPLIES TO SUDAN THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT THAT RESTRICTS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT SUDAN IS NO LONGER SPONSORING OR SUPPORTING TERRORISM AND PROVIDES THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 410–12 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NETHERCUTT AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT AL-FARAN, A MILITANT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO MERGE KASHMIR WITH PAKISTAN SHOULD RELEASE IMMEDIATELY DONALD HUTCHINGS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND 3 WESTERN EUROPEANS FROM CAPTIVITY AND CEASE AND DESIST FROM ALL ACTS OF HOSTAGE-TAKING AND OTHER VIOLENT ACTS WITHIN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 423–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER AMENDMENT AS AMENDED THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ALLOW THE IMPORT OF CUBAN CIGARS AT SUCH TIME AS THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA HAS FREED ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS, LEGALIZED ALL POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND AGREED TO HOLD FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 366–59 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOX OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF ROMANIA AS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE NATO PARTICIPATION ACT OF 1994.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 417–10 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ASSISTANCE TO ANY GOVERNMENT THAT ASSISTS THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBYA IN VIOLATING SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 427–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT RESTRICTS FUNDING TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IF THE FEDERATION TRANSFERS AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 244–184 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1997 | HR1757 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PAXON AMENDMENT THAT CONDEMNS THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY POLICY AND PRACTICE OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON ANYONE WHO SELLS LAND TO A JEW.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 425–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 12, 1997 | HJRES54 | Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit the Physical Desecration of the Flag | On Passage | Passed | 310–114 | Yea | |
| Jun 12, 1997 | HR1871 | Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1997 | On Passage | Passed | 348–74 | Yea | |
| Jun 17, 1997 | HR1057 | Designating the Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Post Office Building | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 413–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 17, 1997 | HR1058 | Designating the John T. Myers Post Office Building | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 416–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 17, 1997 | HR985 | Eagles Nest Wilderness Expansion | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 412–4 | Yea | |
| Jun 17, 1997 | HJRES56 | Celebration of the End of Slavery | Supend the rules and pass | Passed | 419–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 18, 1997 | HR437 | National Sea Grants College Program Reauthorization Act | On Passage | Passed | 422–3 | Yea | |
| Jun 18, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 366–50 | Yea | ||
| Jun 19, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 123–282 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Jun 19, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE FORBES MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 27–389 | Nay | ||
| Jun 19, 1997 | HRES169 | H.RES.169 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1119 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT TO THE RULE, THAT MADE IN ORDER DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1119 CERTAIN AMENDMENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 329–94 | Yea | |
| Jun 19, 1997 | HRES169 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1119; National Defense Authorization Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 322–101 | Yea | |
| Jun 19, 1997 | HR1119 | H.R.1119 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE OVERALL AUTHORIZED SPENDING LEVELS BY 5 PERCENT, A REDUCTION OF $13.4 BILLION, IN FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 89–332 | Nay | |
| Jun 19, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT INCORPORATES PORTIONS OF H.R. 1778, THE DEFENSE REFORM ACT, WITH PROVISIONS THAT DIRECT VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONAL, MANAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES REFORMS; STREAMLINE ACQUISITION PROCEDURES; REDUCE HEADQUARTERS STAFFS BY 25 PERCENT; REDUCE PERSONNEL EMPLOYED IN ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; MANDATE THAT CERTAIN COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDING FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES BE COMPETITIVELY PROCURED; AND AUTHORIZE THE NAVY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR LONG-TERM LEASE OR CHARTER OF NEWLY BUILT AUXILIARY SUPPORT VESSELS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 405–14 | Yea | |
| Jun 19, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PRIOR EXPORT APPROVAL FOR SUPERCOMPUTERS WITH A COMPOSITE THEORETICAL PERFORMANCE OF MORE THAN 2,000 MILLION OF THEORETICAL OPERATIONS PER SECOND (MTOPS) TO COUNTRIES WHICH MAY VIOLATE NON-PROLIFERATION AGREEMENTS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, SECRETARY OF ENERGY, SECRETARY OF STATE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 332–88 | Yea | |
| Jun 19, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HARMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT ABORTIONS AT DEFENSE FACILITIES OVERSEAS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 196–224 | Yea | Yea |
| Jun 20, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 336–49 | Yea | ||
| Jun 20, 1997 | HRES167 | Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 217–196 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 20, 1997 | HRES167 | Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 216–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 20, 1997 | HR1119 | H.R.1119 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LUTHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE FURTHER PRODUCTION OF THE TRIDENT D-5 SUBMARINE LAUNCHED BALLISTIC MISSILES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 145–253 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 20, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT TRANSFERS JURISDICTION OF NAVAL OIL SHALE RESERVES NUMBERED 1 AND 3 LOCATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT; AND AUTHORIZES THE LEASE WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES TO EXPLORE, DEVELOP, AND PRODUCE PETROLEUM, OTHER THAN OIL SHALE, LOCATED ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN LANDS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 248–146 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 20, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WELDON OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATIONS CONCERNING THE TARGETING OR RE-TARGETING OF RUSSIAN INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES AT SITES IN THE UNITED STATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 290–100 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 20, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE ASSIGNMENT OF UP TO 10,000 DOD PERSONNEL TO ASSIST BORDER PATROL AND CONTROL BY THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND THE CUSTOMS SERVICE AT THE REQUEST OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE CASE OF THE INS OR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY IN THE CASE OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 269–119 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 23, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BACHUS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE PERFORMANCE OF MILITARY HONORS AT THE FUNERAL OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW FOR WHICH DEATH IS A POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT AND FOR WHICH THE PERSON WAS SENTENCED TO DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 416–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TALENT AMENDMENT THAT REVISES DOD MISSING PERSONS AUTHORITIES; REQUIRES A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS UNLESS HOSTILE ACTIONS PREVENT TIMELY REPORTING BUT IN NO CASE LATER THAN TEN DAYS; ESTABLISHES REPORTING PROCEDURES AND FREQUENCY OF SUBSEQUENT REVIEWS; REQUIRES A CERTIFICATION BY A FORENSIC SCIENCE PRACTITIONER FOR BODIES THAT ARE NOT IDENTIFIABLE; REQUIRES THAT THE IDENTITY OF THE MISSING PERSON'S COUNSEL BE PROVIDED TO THE NEXT OF KIN; AND ESTABLISHES PERSONNEL FILES FOR KOREAN CONFLICT CASES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 415–2 | Yea | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A JOINT PLAN FROM THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE TO PERSIAN GULF VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO SUFFER FROM A GULF WAR ILLNESS, INCLUDING FOLLOW UP TREATMENT AFTER INITIAL EXAMINATION AS PART OF REGISTRATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS HEALTH REGISTRY OR THE COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM; REQUIRES A COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY OF REVISED DISABILITY CRITERIA TO ENSURE ACCURATE RATINGS RELATED TO A DIAGNOSIS OF A PERSIAN GULF ILLNESS; REQUIRES A MEDICAL TRACKING SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS; REQUIRES REPORTS ON PLANS TO TRACK THE DAILY LOCATION OF UNITS SERVING IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS AND PLANS TO IMPROVE THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS; REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE A NOTICE WITH SPECIFIED INFORMATION TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHENEVER AN INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG IS ADMINISTERED; REQUIRES A REPORT EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL RESEARCH INITIATIVES REGARDING GULF WAR ILLNESSES; AND PROVIDES $4.5 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A PERSIAN GULF ILLNESS CLINICAL TRIALS PROGRAM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 417–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE PRODUCTION OF THE B-2 BOMBER AND REDUCE FUNDING BY $331.2 MILLION, ALLOW $21.8 MILLION FOR CURTAILMENT OF THE PRODUCTION LINE, AND INCREASE FUNDING BY $332.2 MILLION FOR PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 209–216 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 23, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE EVERETT AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 333, RESTRICTIONS ON CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE OF DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AT CERTAIN FACILITIES; SECTION 334, CORE LOGISTICS FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; AND SECTION 335, CENTERS OF INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 145–278 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 23, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED WHEN IT BECOMES KNOWN TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THAT RUSSIA HAS TRANSFERRED TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 215–206 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 24, 1997 | HJRES79 | Disapproving the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Most-Favored-Treatment) to the Products of the People’s Republic of China | On Passage | Failed | 173–259 | Yea | |
| Jun 24, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 369–59 | Yea | ||
| Jun 24, 1997 | HR1119 | H.R.1119 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HILLEARY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF GROUND FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1997; ALLOW AN EXTENSION OF UP TO 180 DAYS BY THE PRESIDENT IF HE TRANSMITS A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS REQUESTING AN EXTENSION AND A JOINT RESOLUTION IS THEN ENACTED SPECIFICALLY APPROVING THE REQUEST; PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER ENACTMENT; AND REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON THE DEPLOYMENT ON THE GROUND OF U.S. FORCES NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 31, 1997.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 196–231 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 24, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF GROUND FORCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER JUNE 30, 1998 WITHOUT A REQUEST FROM THE PRESIDENT OR OTHERWISE AS THE CONGRESS MAY DETERMINE; PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AFTER ENACTMENT; AND REQUIRES A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON POLITICAL AND MILITARY CONDITIONS IN BOSNIA NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 1997.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 278–148 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HR1119 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION (NUNN-LUGAR) FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED WHEN IT BECOMES KNOWN TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THAT RUSSIA HAS TRANSFERRED TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AN SS-N-22 MISSILE SYSTEM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 204–219 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HR1119 | National Defense Authorization Act | On Passage | Passed | 304–120 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HCONRES102 | Cost of Government Day | Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Resolution | Passed | 386–20 | Yea | |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HRES174 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act of 1997; and H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–204 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HRES174 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act of 1997; and H.R. 2014, Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 228–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HR2015 | Balanced Budget Act of 1997 | On Motion to Recommit With Instructions | Failed | 207–223 | Yea | Yea |
| Jun 25, 1997 | HR2015 | Balanced Budget Act of 1997 | On Passage | Passed | 270–162 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 26, 1997 | HRES176 | Providing for Consideration of an Adjournment Resolution | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 230–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 26, 1997 | HR2014 | H.R.2014 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-34, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE INCREASING HOPE SCHOLARSHIP CREDITS; EXTENDING AN INCOME TAX EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING INTEREST FREE BONDS AND LOANS FOR SCHOOLS WITH STUDENTS FROM POOR FAMILIES; PROVIDING TAX CREDITS FOR CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WHO EARN LESS THAN $60,000 PER YEAR; PROVIDING CAPITAL GAINS EXCLUSIONS FOR THE SALE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, ALLOWING A DEDUCTIBLE CAPITAL GAIN LOSS WHEN SELLING A RESIDENCE, PROVIDING A SPECIAL RATE FOR THE SALE OF FARMS, BUSINESS ASSETS, AND REAL ESTATE; CREATING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR ESTATES THAT INCLUDE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS; EXTENDING EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF VARIOUS TAX CREDITS; EXPANDING EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND ENTERPRISE ZONES; PROVIDING VARIOUS TAX CREDITS AND INCENTIVES INCLUDING THE DEDUCTION OF REMEDIATION COSTS INCURRED WITH TOXIC WASTE CLEANUP AND A WELFARE TO WORK CREDIT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 197–235 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 26, 1997 | HR2014 | Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 | On Motion to Recommit With Instructions | Failed | 164–268 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 26, 1997 | HR2014 | Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 | On Passage | Passed | 253–179 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 8, 1997 | HR849 | Prohibit Relocation Assistance to Illegal Aliens | On Passage | Passed | 399–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 8, 1997 | SJRES29 | Authorize Statue Showing FDR’s Disability | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 363–39 | Yea | |
| Jul 8, 1997 | HR1658 | Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 399–8 | Yea | |
| Jul 8, 1997 | HR748 | Prohibition on Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting Terrorism | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 377–33 | Yea | |
| Jul 8, 1997 | HR2016 | Military Construction Appropriations FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 395–14 | Yea | |
| Jul 9, 1997 | HR858 | Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stability Act | On Passage | Passed | 429–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 9, 1997 | HRES179 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1775, FY 1998 Intelligence Authorization | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 425–2 | Yea | |
| Jul 9, 1997 | HR1775 | H.R.1775 BY GOSS (R-FL) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY 5 PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED AND EXCEPTS THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND FROM THIS REDUCTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 142–289 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 9, 1997 | HR1775 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT THE PRESIDENT SUBMIT AN ANNUAL UNCLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF INTELLIGENCE EXPENDITURES FOR THE CURRENT AND SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGET FOR FY 1999.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 192–237 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 9, 1997 | HR1775 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY 0.7 PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED AND EXCEPTS THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND FROM THIS REDUCTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 182–238 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 10, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 364–49 | Yea | ||
| Jul 10, 1997 | HR2015 | Balanced Budget Act of 1997 | Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 414–14 | Yea | |
| Jul 10, 1997 | HR2014 | Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 | Motion to Insruct Conferees | Failed | 199–233 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 10, 1997 | HRES181 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2107, Interior Appropriations Act for FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 217–216 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 10, 1997 | HR2107 | H.R.2107 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FUNDING BY $19 MILLION AND REDUCE FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING BY $47.5 MILLION WITH THE REMAINING $28.5 MILLION REDUCTION TO BE APPLIED TOWARD DEFICIT REDUCTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 199–230 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 10, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MALONEY OF NEW YORK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FUNDING BY $500,000 FOR THE SUSAN B. ANTHONY HOUSE AND TO DECREASE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 77–351 | Nay | |
| Jul 10, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DICKS AMENDMENT TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES FOREST SERVICE FUNDING FOR FOREST ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION BY $5.6 MILLION AND REDUCES FROM $50 MILLION TO $25 MILLION THE AMOUNT TO REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOREST ROADS BY TIMBER PURCHASERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 211–209 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 10, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE AGREED TO DICKS AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES FOREST SERVICE FUNDING FOR FOREST ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION BY $5.6 MILLION AND REDUCES FROM $50 MILLION TO $25 MILLION THE AMOUNT TO REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOREST ROADS BY TIMBER PURCHASERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 246–179 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 11, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM BY $292 MILLION BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT RESCINDED BY THAT AMOUNT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 173–243 | Nay | |
| Jul 11, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BY $21 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 175–246 | Nay | |
| Jul 11, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE EHLERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE $80 MILLION TO TERMINATE THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND ESTABLISH THE ART FOR KIDS ACT WITH GRANTS TO STATE ART COUNCILS AND LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THE ARTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 155–271 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR1818 | Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 413–14 | Yea | |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2035 | Transfer Naval Vessels | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 426–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 15, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, JULY 14, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 373–50 | Yea | ||
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2107 | H.R.2107 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE FUNDING OF $110 MILLION FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 96–328 | Nay | |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CRAPO AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES THE DEFICIT REDUCTION LOCK-BOX ACT OF 1997 THAT REQUIRES AN APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO ALLOCATE SPENDING REDUCTIONS TO DEFICIT REDUCTION WHEN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE REDUCE THE FUNDING FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM, RATHER THAN REALLOCATING THE FUNDING REDUCTION TO OTHER PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 314–109 | Yea | |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT TO ACQUIRE ANY INTEREST IN LANDS OUTSIDE OF EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 208–216 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING TO BE USED FOR THE MAN AND BIOSPHERE PROGRAM OR THE WORLD HERITAGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 222–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2107 | (HOUSE PASSED THE WELDON OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING TO DESIGNATE OR POST ANY SIGN DESIGNATING THE CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE IN BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AS A CLOTHING OPTIONAL AREA IF SUCH A DESIGNATION WOULD BE CONTRARY TO LOCAL ORDINANCE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 396–25 | Yea | |
| Jul 15, 1997 | HR2107 | Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 238–192 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 16, 1997 | HR2158 | H.R.2158 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES VETERAN MEDICAL CARE FUNDING BY $48 MILLION AND DECREASES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR A WINDSTORM SIMULATION CENTER BY $60 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 322–110 | Yea | |
| Jul 16, 1997 | HR2158 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE STOKES AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE EARMARKING $60 MILLION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR A WINDSTORM SIMULATION CENTER.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 244–187 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 16, 1997 | HR2158 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT FUNDING BY $100 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–227 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 16, 1997 | HR2158 | VA-HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 193–235 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 16, 1997 | HR2158 | VA-HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations | On Passage | Passed | 397–31 | Yea | |
| Jul 17, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On resolving into Committee | Passed | 259–165 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 17, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | Table reconsider resolving into Committee | Passed | 238–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 17, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 191–233 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 17, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 189–232 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Jul 17, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE RISE.) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Passed | 344–73 | Nay | ||
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1853 | H.R.1853 BY RIGGS (R-CA) -- CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE STATES THAT FUND PROGRAMS FOR HOMEMAKERS, SINGLE PARENTS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GENDER EQUITY TO BE FUNDED AT THE SAME LEVEL AS IN FISCAL YEAR 1997.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 207–214 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1853 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH AN ON-SITE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 189–230 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1853 | Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act Amendments | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 207–220 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1853 | Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act Amendments | On Passage | Passed | 414–12 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR765 | Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 416–6 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1944 | Warner Canyon Ski Hill Land Exchange | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 423–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1663 | Emigrant Wilderness Dams | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 424–2 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1661 | Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 425–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HCONRES81 | Peace in Cyprus | Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 417–4 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HCONRES88 | Congratulating El Salvador | Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 419–3 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HRES175 | Violence in the Republic of Congo | Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Failed | 279–147 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HCONRES99 | Concern Over Coup in Sierra Leone | Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 418–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HRES191 | Regarding Interference of European Commission in Boeing/McDonnell Douglas Merger | Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 416–2 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1997 | HR1585 | Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 422–3 | Yea | |
| Jul 23, 1997 | HR2003 | Budget Enforcement Act of 1997 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 148–279 | Nay | |
| Jul 23, 1997 | HR2003 | Budget Enforcement Act of 1997 | On Passage | Failed | 81–347 | Nay | |
| Jul 23, 1997 | HR2169 | Transportation Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 424–5 | Yea | |
| Jul 23, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 122–279 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Jul 23, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 105–311 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Jul 23, 1997 | HRES193 | Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2160; Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Ordering the Previous Question on the Amendment | Passed | 269–160 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 23, 1997 | HRES193 | Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2160; Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 226–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 64–322 | Nay | ||
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | H.R.2160 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT OFFERED ON JULY 22 THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) FUNDING BY $23.7 MILLION AND REDUCE THE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FUNDING BY $36 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 195–230 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MEEHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FDA TOBACCO INITIATIVE FUNDING BY $10 MILLION AND REDUCE THE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FUNDING BY $14 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 177–248 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT CROP INSURANCE OR NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR TOBACCO FOR THE 1998 OR LATER CROP YEARS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 209–216 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXCEPT FOR ASSISTANCE THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM OR PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION REGISTERED WITH THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NOT BY THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 418–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR ANY NONRECOURSE LOANS TO SUGAR BEET OR SUGAR CANE PROCESSORS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 175–253 | Nay | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 158–265 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR ANY NONRECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE 1998 CROP OF QUOTA PEANUTS WITH A NATIONAL AVERAGE LOAN RATE IN EXCESS OF $550 PER TON.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 185–242 | Nay | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOTION TO STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE.) | strike the enacting clause | Failed | 125–300 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 150–277 | Nay | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On ordering the previous question on motion to recommit | Passed | 423–4 | Yea | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 258–165 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 56–363 | Nay | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 285–139 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 392–32 | Yea | |
| Jul 24, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 284–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 96–315 | Nay | ||
| Jul 25, 1997 | HRES197 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2209; Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HRES197 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2209; Legislative Branch Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 218–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HR2203 | H.R.2203 BY MCDADE (R-PA) -- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION BY $90 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 97–328 | Nay | |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HR2203 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO CONTINUE THE STUDY OF TREATING SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL USING ELECTROMETALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGY OR DEMONSTRATION OF THIS TECHNOLOGY AT THE FUEL CONDITIONING FACILITY; AND REDUCES BY $45 MILLION THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 134–290 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HR2203 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE FAZIO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE PETRI AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDING FOR THE SALARIES OF DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE ANIMAS-LAPLATA PROJECT IN COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO EXCEPT FOR ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF CURRENT LAW; AND CONTINATION OF ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO UTE INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 1988.) | On Agreeing to the Substitute Amendment | Agreed to | 223–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HR2203 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 418–7 | Yea | |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HR1119 | National Defense Authorization Act | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 414–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 25, 1997 | HR1119 | National Defense Authorization Act | On Motion to Close Portions of the Conference | Passed | 409–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 28, 1997 | HR2209 | H.R.2209 BY WALSH (R-NY) -- LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION BY $283,000 FOR FIVE ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 199–213 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 28, 1997 | HR2209 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WORKYEARS BY 350.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 170–242 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 28, 1997 | HR2209 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 198–220 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 28, 1997 | HR2209 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 214–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 29, 1997 | HR2266 | H.R.2266 BY YOUNG, BILL (R-FL) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT FUNDING BY $331 MILLION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 9 B-2 BOMBERS AND INCREASE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE EQUIPMENT FUNDING BY $105 MILLION FOR AIR NATIONAL GUARD KC-135 AIRCRAFT, INCREASE DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM FUNDING BY $12 MILLION FOR THE ARMY BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND APPLY $202 MILLION TOWARD DEFICIT REDUCTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–222 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 29, 1997 | HR2266 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY TO THE FY 1997 LEVEL RESULTING IN AN OVERALL REDUCTION OF $3.8 BILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 137–290 | Nay | |
| Jul 29, 1997 | HR2266 | Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 322–105 | Yea | |
| Jul 29, 1997 | HCONRES75 | Violent Crimes By Repeat Offenders | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 400–24 | Yea | |
| Jul 29, 1997 | HR1348 | Relating to War Crimes | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 391–32 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HRES201 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 226–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HRES201 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 237–187 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HRES202 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2015, The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 226–197 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HR2015 | Balanced Budget Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 346–85 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HR2159 | H.R.2159 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BY $11.2 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 156–272 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE TITLE I EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING OF $704 MILLION FOR THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK, OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION, AND TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO $0.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 40–387 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1997 | HCONRES133 | H.C.R.133 BY LANTOS (D-CA) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING THE TERRORIST BOMBING IN THE JERUSALEM MARKET ON JULY 30, 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO H. CON. RES. 133, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING THE TERRORIST BOMBING IN THE JERUSALEM MARKET ON JULY 30, 1997.) | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 427–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1997 | HR2014 | Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 389–43 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1997 | HCONRES136 | Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 403–16 | Yea | |
| Sep 3, 1997 | HR2209 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 202–208 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 3, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 299–125 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 3, 1997 | HR2266 | Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Closing Portions of the Conference | Passed | 420–4 | Yea | |
| Sep 4, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 53–371 | Nay | ||
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO INDIA TO $41.7 MILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 82–342 | Nay | |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND BY $25 MILLION AND DECREASES THE ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND ACCORDINGLY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 273–150 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDING FOR POPULATION CONTROL, FAMILY PLANNING ACTIVITIES, OR ABORTION PROCEDURES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 147–278 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE FOX AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO SUPPORT TROPHY HUNTING OR THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRADE IN ELEPHANT IVORY, HIDES OR RHINOCEROS HORNS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 159–267 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRES AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDING FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 210–217 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT ALL MEMBER NATIONS OF NATO SHOULD CONTRIBUTE THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE FOR THE COSTS OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE PROGRAM AND ANY FUTURE COSTS OF NATO EXPANSION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 425–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GILMAN AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT PROMOTE ABORTION AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING AND THAT USE FUNDS TO PREVENT ABORTION AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING; PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE U.N. FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS STOPPED ALL ACTIVITY IN CHINA, AND ABSENT THE CERTIFICATION, TRANSFERS THE $25 MILLION CONTRIBUTION TO THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR POPULATION ASSISTANCE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 210–218 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS U.S. POPULATION ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, VIOLATE THE ABORTION LAWS OF THESE COUNTRIES, OR LOBBY FOR CHANGES IN THEIR ABORTION LAWS; PROVIDES FOR EXCEPTIONS IN CASES OF RAPE, INCEST, OR WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED; AND PROHIBITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.N. FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE FUND HAS EITHER TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO FORCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CHINA'S FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 234–191 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 4, 1997 | HR2159 | Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 375–49 | Nay | |
| Sep 4, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 363–46 | Yea | ||
| Sep 5, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 44–339 | Nay | ||
| Sep 5, 1997 | HR2264 | H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT BY $4.3 MILLION AND REDUCE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 167–260 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 5, 1997 | HR1119 | National Defense Authorization Act | Motion to instruct conferees | Passed | 261–150 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 8, 1997 | HR2264 | H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE BLUNT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION FUNDING BY $11.2 MILLION AND REDUCE OSHA FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 160–237 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 8, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORWOOD AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT FUNDING BY $11.2 MILLION AND REDUCE OSHA FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 157–240 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 9, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 43–347 | Nay | ||
| Sep 9, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 29–367 | Nay | ||
| Sep 9, 1997 | HR2264 | H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SOUDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE OSHA COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE FUNDING BY $23 MILLION AND REDUCE ENFORCEMENT FUNDING BY $21 MILLION AND EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING BY $2 MILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 164–255 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 9, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCINTOSH MOTION TO RISE. .) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 42–375 | Nay | ||
| Sep 9, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES "WE THE PEOPLE" EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDING BY $1 MILLION AND REDUCES HHS INSPECTOR GENERAL FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 417–3 | Yea | |
| Sep 9, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR STATE AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BY $34.8 MILLION AND REDUCE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE POLICY AND RESEARCH BY $2.3 MILLION, REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE BY $22.6 MILLION, HHS DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT BY $4.8 MILLION, AND POLICY RESEARCH BY $5 MILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 141–282 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 9, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 220–201 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 9, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, BY THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 254–169 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 10, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 37–370 | Nay | ||
| Sep 10, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 352–58 | Yea | ||
| Sep 10, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 36–368 | Nay | ||
| Sep 10, 1997 | H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO RISE. .) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 40–369 | Nay | ||
| Sep 10, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HAYWORTH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE IMPACT AID FUNDING BY $18 MILLION AND REDUCE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 170–253 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 10, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOB SCHAFFER OF COLORADO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH BY $40 MILLION AND REDUCE GOALS 2000 FUNDING ACCORDINGLY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 185–238 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 11, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO RISE.) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 39–362 | Nay | ||
| Sep 11, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT UPDATES CURRENT LAW AND PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS AND CLARIFIES THE EXCEPTION FOR LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 270–150 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 11, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING BY $50 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 155–265 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 11, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CRANE AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 78–345 | Nay | |
| Sep 11, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HASTERT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR ANY PROGRAM OF DISTRIBUTING NEEDLES FOR THE INJECTION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUG.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 266–158 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 11, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT TO ADJUST EMPLOYER BUSINESS ACTIVITY THRESHOLD APPLICABLE TO JURISDICTION OF LABOR DISPUTES BY THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–235 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 16, 1997 | HRES228 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2016, Military Construction Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 238–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 16, 1997 | HR2016 | Military Construction Appropriations FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 413–12 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1997 | S910 | Earthquake Hazards Reductions Act | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 421–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1997 | HCONRES134 | Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol to Receive His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 421–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1997 | S562 | Senior Citizen Home Equity Protection Act | Suspend the rules and Pass, as amended | Passed | 422–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1997 | HR2264 | H.R.2264 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (PUB.L. 105-78, APPROVED 11/13/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO DEVELOP, PLAN, IMPLEMENT, OR ADMINISTER ANY NATIONAL TESTING PROGRAM IN READING OR MATHEMATICS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 295–125 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 16, 1997 | HR2264 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOEKSTRA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF AN ELECTION OFFICER APPOINTED BY A COURT TO OVERSEE AN ELECTION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 225–195 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 17, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 43–355 | Nay | ||
| Sep 17, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 39–364 | Nay | ||
| Sep 17, 1997 | HR2264 | Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 346–80 | Yea | |
| Sep 17, 1997 | HR2378 | Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 231–192 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 17, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 57–359 | Nay | ||
| Sep 18, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 41–370 | Nay | ||
| Sep 18, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 337–78 | Nay | ||
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES230 | Providing for consideration of H.Res. 168; Ethics Reform Task Force Recommendations | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 227–191 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES168 | H.RES.168 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN HOUSE ETHICS REFORM TASK FORCE (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LIVINGSTON AMENDMENT THAT MAKES THE RULES PROVIDED IN H. RES. 168 APPLICABLE TO ALL COMPLAINTS FILED DURING THIS OR ANY SUBSEQUENT CONGRESS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 420–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES168 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MURTHA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT ALL NON-MEMBERS FILING COMPLAINTS MUST HAVE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE SPONSOR THE COMPLAINT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 228–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES168 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TAUZIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE OF A COMPLAINT 180 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER A MOTION TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE DOES NOT PREVAIL.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 181–236 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES168 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUNNING AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A VOTE OF AN ACTUAL MAJORITY OF THE INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION AND AN ACTUAL MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FULL COMMITTEE TO CONFIRM IT THEREAFTER.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 221–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES168 | Ethics Reform Task Force Recommendations | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 176–236 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES168 | Ethics Reform Task Force Recommendations | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 258–154 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES233 | H.RES.233 BY MENENDEZ (D-NJ) -- RESOLUTION RELATING TO A QUESTION OF PRIVILIGES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS MOTION TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.) | On Motion to Table | Failed | 86–291 | Nay | |
| Sep 18, 1997 | HRES233 | A resolution raising the qustion of the privilges of the House | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 289–65 | Present | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR2343 | Abolish RTC Oversight Board | On Passage | Passed | 420–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR2414 | Fifty-State Commemorative Coin Program Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 413–6 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | S996 | District Court Arbitration and Extension of Judgeships | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 421–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR2027 | Canadian Border Boat Landing Permits | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 412–5 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR1683 | Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 415–2 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR643 | Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 420–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR824 | Howard T. Markey National Courts Building | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 420–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | S871 | Oklahoma City National Memorial Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 414–7 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR1420 | National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act | Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments | Passed | 419–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1997 | HR1948 | Hood Bay Land Exchange Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 420–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 59–342 | Nay | ||
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 324–81 | Yea | ||
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER ORDERING THE YEAS-AND-NAYS ON THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | Table Reconsider Ordering Yeas and Nays on Adjourn | Passed | 217–197 | Yea | Nay (against) | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 124–293 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | HRES238 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2209 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 237–186 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 24, 1997 | HRES238 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2209 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 408–5 | Yea | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | HR2209 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 309–106 | Nay | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TIERNEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 82–325 | Nay | ||
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 66–348 | Nay | ||
| Sep 24, 1997 | HR2378 | Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 229–199 | Nay | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | HR2378 | Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 412–2 | Yea | |
| Sep 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ESHOO MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 70–342 | Nay | ||
| Sep 25, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK OF HAWAII MOTION TO ADJOURN .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 71–337 | Nay | ||
| Sep 25, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 331–78 | Yea | ||
| Sep 25, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WOOLSEY MOTION TO ADJOURN .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 82–334 | Nay | ||
| Sep 25, 1997 | HRES242 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2266 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 419–3 | Yea | |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2266 | Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 356–65 | Yea | |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | H.R.2267 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ANY DEFENDANT WHO PREVAILS IN A FEDERAL PROSECUTION AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVER ATTORNEY FEES UNLESS THE GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES THAT IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY JUSTIFIED IN INITIATING AND PROSECUTING THE CASE .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 340–84 | Yea | |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BY $80 MILLION; SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM BY $13 MILLION; CHILD ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAM BY $8 MILLION; GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY $40 MILLION; RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANTS BY $37 MILLION; DRUG COURTS BY $76.7 MILLION; AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY $4 MILLION AND DECREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS PROGRAM BY $258.7 MILLION .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 129–291 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE DRUG COURTS FUNDING BY $30 MILLION AND DECREASE THE VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 162–259 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE JUVENILE JUSTICE FUNDING BY $74.1 MILLION AND REDUCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 163–261 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS IN THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 155–264 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TIERNEY MOTION TO RISE .) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 102–315 | Nay | ||
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $109 MILLION AND DECREASES FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES ACCORDINGLY .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 246–176 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 119–293 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | Sustaining the Ruling of the Chair | Passed | 231–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE BY $1 MILLION AND DECREASES THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 356–64 | Yea | |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 107–294 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 103–281 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION BY $90 MILLION .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 107–305 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 25, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HOSTETTLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 177–235 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 26, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT WITHHOLDS NOT MORE THAN $356.2 MILLION FROM STATE DEPARTMENT SALARIES AND EXPENSES FUNDING UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF STATE HAS MADE ONE OR MORE DESIGNATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 396–6 | Yea | |
| Sep 26, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTLETT EN BLOC AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON SEPTEMBER 25, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $54 MILLION FOR PAYMENT OF U.N. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION ARREARAGES AND $46 MILLION FOR PAYMENT OF U.N. INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES ARREARAGES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 165–242 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 26, 1997 | HR2267 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HOEKSTRA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF AN ELECTION OFFICER APPOINTED BY A COURT TO OVERSEE AN ELECTION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 213–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 29, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 55–339 | Nay | ||
| Sep 29, 1997 | HJRES94 | Making continuing Appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 355–57 | Nay | |
| Sep 29, 1997 | S1211 | Permanent Authorization for Au Pair Program | On motion to suspend rules and pass | Passed | 377–33 | Yea | |
| Sep 29, 1997 | HR2261 | Small Business Programs Reauthorization | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 397–17 | Yea | |
| Sep 29, 1997 | HR2472 | Energy Policy and Conservation Extension | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 405–8 | Yea | |
| Sep 30, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 132–285 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Sep 30, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 360–56 | Yea | ||
| Sep 30, 1997 | HRES254 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2203; Making appropriations for Energy and Water for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 415–3 | Yea | |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR2203 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 404–17 | Yea | |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HRES255 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 1370; to reauthorize the Export- Import Bank of the United States | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 423–3 | Yea | |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR1370 | H.R.1370 BY CASTLE (R-DE) -- EXPORT-IMPORT BANK UNITED STATES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT MOTION TO RISE. .) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 128–291 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR1370 | Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 162–257 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR1370 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE EVANS AMENDMENT THAT DIRECTS THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO U.S. FIRMS SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR ACTIVITIES IN CHINA TO THOSE THAT HAVE ADOPTED AND ADHERED TO A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THEIR INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 241–182 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR1370 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAFALCE AMENDMENT THAT RENAMES THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AS THE ``AMERICAN EXPORT BANK.'' .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 362–56 | Nay | |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR2378 | Treasury, Postal Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 220–207 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR2267 | H.R.2267 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RETAIN THE FULL $381.8 MILLION APPROPRIATED FOR CENSUS 2000; STRIKE COMMITTEE-REPORTED LANGUAGE FENCING ALL BUT $100 MILLION UNTIL ENACTMENT OF AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE UN-FENCED $100 MILLION FOR ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SAMPLING; PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY 1998 FUNDS TO MAKE IRREVERSIBLE PLANS FOR THE USE OF SAMPLING OR OTHER STATISTICAL METHOD IN TAKING THE CENSUS FOR PURPOSES OF CONGRESSIONAL APPORTIONMENT; AND CREATE A BOARD OF OBSERVERS FOR A FAIR AND ACCURATE CENSUS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 197–228 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 227–199 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 30, 1997 | HRES253 | Providing for the consideration of H. Res. 244, Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan v. Sanchez | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 221–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HRES244 | Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan v. Sanchez | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 219–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 1, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Passed | 206–183 | Nay | Nay | |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HR1757 | Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s 1998 and 1999 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 412–5 | Yea | |
| Oct 1, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONDIT MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 112–295 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Oct 1, 1997 | S1161 | Refugee Assistance Authorization | On motion to suspend rules and pass | Failed | 230–193 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 1, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 207–213 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HCONRES131 | Sense of Congress Regarding the Oceans | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Failed | 237–175 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HR2233 | Coral Reef Conservation Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Failed | 230–181 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 1, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 202–211 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HR2007 | Canadian River Reclamation Project | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Failed | 226–176 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HR1476 | Miccosuke Settlement Act | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Failed | 229–176 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 1, 1997 | HR1262 | SEC Authorization | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Failed | 230–170 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 6, 1997 | HRES232 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2160 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 367–34 | Yea | |
| Oct 6, 1997 | HR2160 | Agriculture Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 399–18 | Yea | |
| Oct 6, 1997 | HR1370 | Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act | On Passage | Passed | 378–38 | Yea | |
| Oct 7, 1997 | HR1127 | H.R.1127 BY HANSEN (R-UT) -- NATIONAL MONUMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A ONE YEAR DELAY FROM THE TIME THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES A DESIGNATION UNDER THE ANTIQUITIES ACT TO WHEN THAT DESIGNATION WOULD ACTUALLY TAKE EFFECT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 201–224 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 7, 1997 | HR1127 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HANSEN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT REQUIRES THAT A PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT RESULTING IN EXCESS OF 50,000 ACRES IN A SINGLE STATE MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL 30 DAYS AFTER THE PRESIDENT HAS SOLICITED WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM THE STATE'S GOVERNOR AND SUCH PROCLAMATIONS SHALL CEASE TO BE EFFECTIVE 2 YEARS AFTER ISSUANCE UNLESS THE CONGRESS HAS APPROVED IT BY JOINT RESOLUTION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 222–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 7, 1997 | HR1127 | National Monument Fairness Act | On Passage | Passed | 229–197 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 7, 1997 | HR2159 | Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 233–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 7, 1997 | HR629 | Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact | On Passage | Passed | 309–107 | Yea | |
| Oct 7, 1997 | HR901 | H.R.901 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SITES NOMINATED UNDER THE CONVENTION ON WETLANDS OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE ESPECIALLY AS WATERFOWL HABITAT, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE RAMSAR CONVENTION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 195–220 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HRES262 | Providing for the consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 280–144 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR1122 | Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | Agree to Senate Amendments | Passed | 296–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR901 | H.R.901 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE FARR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL RANGES BIOSPHERE RESERVE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–226 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR901 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXPAND THE PROHIBITION OF LANDS TO BE DESIGNATED TO INCLUDE COMMERCIAL USE UNDER INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 242–182 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR901 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 403 (B) RELATING TO LANDS DESIGNATED AS A BIOSPHERE RESERVE UNDER THE MAN AND THE BIOSPHERE PROGRAM OF THE U.N. EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF ENACTMENT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 199–227 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR901 | American Land Sovereignty Protection Act | On Passage | Passed | 236–191 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR2158 | VA-HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 405–21 | Yea | |
| Oct 8, 1997 | HR1757 | Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s 1998 and 1999 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 236–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 9, 1997 | HRES263 | Waiving Points of Order Against the Conference Report on H.R. 2169, Transportation Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 413–4 | Yea | |
| Oct 9, 1997 | HRES264 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2607, District of Columbia Appopriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 370–50 | Yea | |
| Oct 9, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1997.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 352–58 | Yea | ||
| Oct 9, 1997 | HR2169 | Transportation Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 401–21 | Yea | |
| Oct 9, 1997 | HR2607 | H.R.2607 BY TAYLOR, CHARLES (R-NC) -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EDUCATION REFORM AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SABO AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE WAIVER OF DAVIS-BACON FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 234–188 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 9, 1997 | HR2607 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN OF VIRGINIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT RETAINS INCREASED FUNDING FOR POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER PAY RAISES AND INSERTS THE TEXT OF THE SENATE'S VERSION, S. 1156.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 197–212 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 9, 1997 | HR2607 | District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 203–202 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 9, 1997 | HR2607 | District of Columbia Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 162–135 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 21, 1997 | HRES265 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2204, Coast Guard Authorization Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 223–196 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 21, 1997 | HR2464 | Exempt Internationally Adopted Children From Vaccines | Suspend Rules and Pass, As Amended | Passed | 420–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 21, 1997 | HR1962 | Presidential and Executive Office Financial Accountability Act | Suspend Rules and Pass, As Amended | Passed | 413–3 | Yea | |
| Oct 22, 1997 | HR1534 | H.R.1534 BY GALLEGLY (R-CA) -- PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT STRIKES SECTION 2, ALLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS TO APPEAL LOCAL LAND USE DECISIONS IN FEDERAL COURTS AND ESTABLISHES AN EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR LAND USE DISPUTES WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 178–242 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 22, 1997 | HR1534 | Private Property Rights Implementation Act | On Passage | Passed | 248–178 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 22, 1997 | HRES270 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2247 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 226–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 23, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 364–52 | Yea | ||
| Oct 23, 1997 | HRES274 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2646; Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 287–135 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 23, 1997 | HR2646 | H.R.2646 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE VOLUME CAP ON BONDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION TO $4 BILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 199–224 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 23, 1997 | HR2646 | Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools | On Passage | Passed | 230–198 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 23, 1997 | HRES276 | Privileges of the House | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 204–221 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 24, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 318–56 | Yea | ||
| Oct 24, 1997 | HRES277 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2107; Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 247–166 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 24, 1997 | H.R.2247 BY MOLINARI (R-NY) -- AMTRAK REFORM AND PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR (D-MI) MOTION TO RISE.) | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 195–214 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Oct 24, 1997 | HR2247 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE QUINN SUBSTITUTE TO THE LATOURETTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT THE LABOR REFORM PROVISIONS ONLY APPLY TO AMTRAK WHICH WOULD HOLD FREIGHT AND TRANSIT WORKERS HARMLESS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 195–223 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 24, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BONIOR (D-MI) MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 168–244 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Oct 24, 1997 | HR2107 | Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 233–171 | Yea | |
| Oct 28, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 52–359 | Nay | ||
| Oct 28, 1997 | HRES278 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1119, National Defense Authorization Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 353–59 | Yea | |
| Oct 28, 1997 | HR1119 | National Defense Authorization Act | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 286–123 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 29, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 29–374 | Nay | ||
| Oct 29, 1997 | HRES283 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 259–155 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HRES287 | H.RES.287 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING A QUESTION OF PRIVILIGES OF THE HOUSE (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION.) | On Motion to Table | Passed | 218–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HRES139 | Dollars to Classroom Act | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 310–99 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HR1484 | Designating the J.Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 414–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HR1479 | Designating the David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 411–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 153–268 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HR1270 | H.R.1270 BY UPTON (R-MI) -- NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1997 (PURSUANT TO SECTION 426(B)(3) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974, THE HOUSE AGREED TO CONSIDER THE BILL.) | Question on Consideration | Passed | 312–105 | Yea | |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KILDEE AMENDMENT THAT DEFINES "AFFECTED INDIAN TRIBE" TO QUALIFY THE INDIAN TRIBE FOR AFFECTS OF AN INTERIM STORAGE FACILITY OR REPOSITORY THAT ARE SUBSTANTIAL AND ADVERSE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 408–10 | Yea | |
| Oct 29, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT ONLY NUCLEAR WASTE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES CAN BE STORED IN ANY REPOSITORY ESTABLISHED IN THE BILL.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 407–11 | Yea | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES284 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2493; Forage Improvement Act of 1997 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 277–139 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR2493 | H.R.2493 BY SMITH, ROBERT F. (BOB) (R-OR) -- FORAGE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KLUG AMENDMENT TO THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPLACE THE GRAZING FEES PROVISION AND ESTABLISH A BASIC FEE FOR EACH ANIMAL UNIT MONTH IN A GRAZING FEE YEAR THAT IS EQUAL TO THE RATE CHARGED FOR GRAZING ON THE RESPECTIVE STATE LANDS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 205–219 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR2493 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH DIFFERENT GRAZING FEES FOR SMALL PRODUCERS CONTROLLING LIVESTOCK OF LESS THAN 2,000 ANIMAL UNIT MONTHS ON FEDERAL LANDS AND LARGE PRODUCERS CONTROLLING LIVESTOCK OF 2,000 OR MORE ANIMAL UNIT MONTHS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 208–212 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR2493 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE VENTO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE ANIMAL UNIT MONTH FOR BILLING OF SHEEP AND GOATS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–244 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR2493 | Forage Improvement Act | On Passage | Passed | 242–182 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | H.R.1270 BY UPTON (R-MI) -- NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO ENSURE THAT A RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ACTION BEING TAKEN UNDER THE ACT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 135–290 | Nay | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT THE GOVERNOR OF EACH STATE WITH NUCLEAR WASTE ROUTES SHALL CERTIFY THAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS EXIST AND CAN MANAGE ANY NUCLEAR ACCIDENT BEFORE TRANSPORTATION CAN BE IMPLEMENTED. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 112–312 | Nay | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENSIGN AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT BEFORE ANY SHIPMENTS OCCUR, CONGRESS MUST HAVE APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS ALONG THE TRANSPORTATION ROUTE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 118–305 | Nay | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARKEY AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT PREVENT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FROM SETTING RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 151–273 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GIBBONS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE 1 MILL CAP AND GIVE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE AUTHORITY TO ASSESS A FEE ON THE EXISTING REACTORS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 67–357 | Nay | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON OCTOBER 29, THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ALL MATERIAL AND SERVICES PURCHASED PURSUANT TO THE BILL SHOULD BE FROM THE UNITED STATES; REQUIRES A NOTICE DESCRIBING THE REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE AMERICAN-MADE EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS; AND PROHIBITS CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS FALSELY LABELING PRODUCTS AS MADE IN AMERICA. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 407–2 | Yea | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | Nuclear Waste Policy Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 142–283 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HR1270 | Nuclear Waste Policy Act | On Passage | Passed | 307–120 | Yea | |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES290 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 212–198 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES291 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 216–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES292 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 214–187 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES293 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 212–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES294 | Question of the Priveleges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 217–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES295 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 212–197 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES296 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 214–196 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 30, 1997 | HRES297 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 208–192 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 31, 1997 | HRES288 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–195 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 31, 1997 | HRES288 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 214–198 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 4, 1997 | HR2746 | Helping Empower Low-Income Parents (HELP) Scholarships Amendments | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 203–215 | Yea | Yea |
| Nov 4, 1997 | HR2746 | Helping Empower Low-Income Parents (HELP) Scholarships Amendments | On Passage | Failed | 191–228 | Nay | Nay |
| Nov 4, 1997 | HR2644 | U.S. Caribbean Trade Partnership Act | Suspend the rules and pass | Failed | 182–234 | Nay | Nay |
| Nov 4, 1997 | HR1493 | Identification of Criminal Aliens | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 410–2 | Yea | |
| Nov 4, 1997 | S587 | Hinsdale, Colorado, Land Exchange | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 406–0 | Yea | |
| Nov 4, 1997 | HR1839 | National Salvage Vehicle Consumer Protection Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 336–72 | Yea | |
| Nov 4, 1997 | HR948 | Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 240–167 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Nov 5, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 353–48 | Yea | ||
| Nov 5, 1997 | HR2676 | Internal Revenue Service Restructuring And Reform Act | On Passage | Passed | 426–4 | Yea | |
| Nov 5, 1997 | HRES302 | Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People’s Republic of China | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 237–184 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 5, 1997 | HR2358 | H.R.2358 BY ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL) -- POLITICAL FREEDOM IN CHINA ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS THE CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PERIOD FOR LICENSING OF NUCLEAR EXPORTS TO CHINA FROM 30 TO 120 DAYS AND PROVIDES FOR EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL FOR ANY LICENSING AGREEMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 394–29 | Yea | |
| Nov 5, 1997 | HR2358 | Political Freedom in China Act | On Passage | Passed | 416–5 | Yea | |
| Nov 5, 1997 | HR2195 | Enforce Ban on Slave Labor Products | On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Passed | 217–202 | Nay | Nay |
| Nov 5, 1997 | HR2195 | Enforce Ban on Slave Labor Products | On Passage | Passed | 419–2 | Yea | |
| Nov 5, 1997 | HRES307 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 217–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 5, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Passed | 216–192 | Yea | Nay (against) | |
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MENENDEZ MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 85–315 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE REYES MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 100–309 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | HRES305 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 224–198 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HRES305 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 222–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HRES305 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 219–195 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HRES305 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 218–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 79–333 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | HRES188 | Acquisition By Iran of C-802 Cruise Missiles | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 414–8 | Yea | |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HRES188 | Acquisition By Iran of C-802 Cruise Missiles | On motion to table the motion to reconsider | Passed | 240–176 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TORRES MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 74–336 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR967 | Prohibiting Certain Chinese Government and Religious Officials from Participating in International Conferences | On Passage | Passed | 366–54 | Yea | |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR967 | Prohibiting Certain Chinese Government and Religious Officials from Participating in International Conferences | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 227–185 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK OF HAWAII MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 75–333 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR2570 | Forced Abortion Condemnation Act | On Passage | Passed | 415–1 | Yea | |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR2570 | Forced Abortion Condemnation Act | On motion to table the motion to reconsider | Passed | 245–171 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOGGETT MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 66–350 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR2386 | United States-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation Act | On Passage | Passed | 301–116 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR2386 | United States-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation Act | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 245–175 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 6, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEJDENSON MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 91–321 | Nay | ||
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR2605 | Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act | Table motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair | Passed | 220–192 | Nay | Nay |
| Nov 6, 1997 | HR2605 | Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act | On Passage | Passed | 354–59 | Yea | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 38–308 | Nay | ||
| Nov 7, 1997 | S858 | Intelligence Authorization, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 385–36 | Yea | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2616 | Charter Schools Amendments Act | On motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 71–348 | Nay | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2616 | Charter Schools Amendments Act | On Motion that the Committee Rise | Failed | 75–334 | Nay | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2616 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TIERNEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE STATE PRIORITY ORDER AND REQUIREMENTS PROVISIONS RELATING TO GRANT AWARDS BY THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 164–260 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2616 | Charter Schools Amendments Act | On Passage | Passed | 367–57 | Yea | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2616 | Charter Schools Amendments Act | On Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 256–163 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 7, 1997 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BECERRA MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 61–348 | Nay | ||
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2647 | Monitor Chinese Military Products | On Passage | Passed | 408–10 | Yea | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | HR2264 | Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 352–65 | Yea | |
| Nov 8, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1997. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 345–56 | Yea | ||
| Nov 8, 1997 | HR2631 | Regarding Items Line Item Vetoed in the Military Construction Appropriations Conference Report | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 352–64 | Yea | |
| Nov 8, 1997 | HR2534 | Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 291–125 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 8, 1997 | HR2813 | Medal of Honor | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 412–0 | Yea | |
| Nov 8, 1997 | HRES315 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 215–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 8, 1997 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Passed | 233–170 | Yea | Nay (against) | |
| Nov 9, 1997 | HRES318 | Question of the Privileges of the House | On Motion to Table | Passed | 218–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 9, 1997 | HR2232 | Radio Free Asia Act | On Passage | Passed | 401–21 | Yea | |
| Nov 9, 1997 | HR1129 | Microenterprise Act | Suspend rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 393–21 | Nay | |
| Nov 9, 1997 | HCONRES22 | Regarding Religious Persecution in Germany | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Failed | 101–318 | Nay | |
| Nov 9, 1997 | HCONRES139 | Encourage U.S. Participation in EXPO 2000 | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 415–2 | Yea | |
| Nov 10, 1997 | HR2920 | U.S.-Canadian Border Controls | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 325–90 | Nay | |
| Nov 10, 1997 | HRES311 | Providing for consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for the adjournment of the first session sine die | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 257–159 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 12, 1997 | HRES319 | Providing for consideration of S. 738; Amtrack Reform and Accountability Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 324–72 | Yea | |
| Nov 12, 1997 | HRES314 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 213–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HR2159 | Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 333–76 | Nay | |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HRES301 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all the media. | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 241–165 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HRES326 | Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 220–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HRES326 | Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 219–195 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HRES327 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 865 and the Senate Amendment thereto | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 406–7 | Yea | |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HRES330 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 2267; Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 285–113 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HCONRES137 | International Tribunal to Try Iraqi War Criminals | On motion to suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 396–2 | Yea | |
| Nov 13, 1997 | SCONRES68 | Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 205–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 171–216 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Nov 13, 1997 | HR2267 | Commerce, State, Justice, the Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 282–110 | Nay | |
| Jan 28, 1998 | HRES341 | Relating to a question of the privileges of the House. | On Motion to Table | Passed | 214–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 4, 1998 | HRES344 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2625, to redesignate Washington National Airport as “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport” | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 227–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 4, 1998 | HR2625 | H.R.2625 BY BARR (R-GA) -- RONALD REAGAN-WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT, DESIGNATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE DAVIS OF VIRGINIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE THE ACT EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE THAT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SECURES THE CONSENT OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY FOR THE REDESIGNATION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 206–215 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 4, 1998 | HR2625 | To Redesignate Washington National Airport as “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport”. | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 186–237 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 4, 1998 | HR2625 | To Redesignate Washington National Airport as “Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport”. | On Passage | Passed | 240–186 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 4, 1998 | HJRES107 | A Resolution Concerning Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Sanctions Payable by the White House Health Care Task Force | On Passage | Passed | 273–126 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 5, 1998 | HRES348 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2846 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 220–185 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 5, 1998 | HR2846 | Prohibition on Federal Education Funds on National Testing | On Passage | Passed | 242–174 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 5, 1998 | HR2631 | Disapproving the cancellations on Military Construction | Passage, Objections of the President Notwithstanding | Passed | 347–69 | Yea | |
| Feb 11, 1998 | HRES352 | Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 217–191 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 11, 1998 | HCONRES202 | Daycare Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 409–0 | Yea | |
| Feb 12, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 353–43 | Yea | ||
| Feb 12, 1998 | HRES355 | Dismissing the election contest against Loretta Sanchez | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 194–215 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 12, 1998 | HRES355 | Dismissing the election contest against Loretta Sanchez | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 378–33 | Yea | |
| Feb 12, 1998 | HR1428 | Voter Eligibility Verification Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 210–200 | Nay | Nay |
| Feb 24, 1998 | HR424 | To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes. | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 350–59 | Yea | |
| Feb 25, 1998 | HR1544 | H.R.1544 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE BILL TO AGENCY ACTIONS WHICH INVOLVE FEDERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 172–238 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 25, 1998 | HR2181 | H.R.2181 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- WITNESS PROTECTION AND INTERSTATE RELOCATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE COURT CHANGE FROM A DEATH SENTENCE TO A LIFE IMPRISONMENT SENTENCE IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT THAT THE DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 113–300 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 25, 1998 | HR2181 | Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act | On Passage | Passed | 366–49 | Yea | |
| Feb 25, 1998 | HR1544 | H.R.1544 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT THE ADHERENCE TO COURT PRECEDENT IF THE AGENCY MATTER IS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY A U.S. COURT OF APPEALS AND INVOLVES ISSUES OF CIVIL RIGHTS, LABOR RIGHTS, OR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 164–253 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Feb 25, 1998 | HR1544 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT AN AGENCY FROM BILL PROVISIONS FOR ACTIONS INVOLVING A COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION WITH A BUSINESS LOCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 154–258 | Yea | Yea |
| Feb 25, 1998 | HR1544 | Federal Agency Compliance Act | On Passage | Passed | 241–176 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Feb 26, 1998 | HR2460 | Wireless Telephone Protection Act | On Passage | Passed | 414–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 3, 1998 | HR217 | Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 386–23 | Yea | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HRES376 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 856; U.S.- Puerto Rico Political Status Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 370–41 | Yea | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | H.R.856 BY YOUNG, DON (R-AK) -- UNITED STATES-PUERTO RICO POLITICAL STATUS ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STIPULATE THAT SPANISH, AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF PUERTO RICO, IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL COURTS AND AGENCIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 13–406 | Nay | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT APPLIES THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TO PUERTO RICO UPON ACCESSION TO STATEHOOD AND PROMOTES THE TEACHING AND USE OF ENGLISH IN PUERTO RICO. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 238–182 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT APPLIES THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TO PUERTO RICO UPON ACCESSION TO STATEHOOD AND PROMOTES THE TEACHING AND USE OF ENGLISH IN PUERTO RICO. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amended | Agreed to | 265–153 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW U.S. CITIZENS BORN IN PUERTO RICO BUT RESIDING OUTSIDE OF PUERTO RICO TO VOTE IN THE REFERENDA. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 57–356 | Nay | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE A RUN-OFF REFERENDUM, NOT LATER THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST, BETWEEN THE 2 OPTIONS WHICH RECEIVED THE MOST VOTES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 28–384 | Nay | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE STATEHOOD OPTION BY A SUPER-MAJORITY OF 75 PERCENT OF THE VALID VOTES CAST. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 131–282 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTIERREZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW PUERTO RICO TO RETAIN ITS SEPARATE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND ABILITY TO COMPETE UNDER ITS OWN FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 2–413 | Nay | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE BURTON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT APPLIES THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TO PUERTO RICO UPON ACCESSION TO STATEHOOD AND PROMOTES THE TEACHING AND USE OF ENGLISH IN PUERTO RICO. .) | On agreeing to the amendment, as amended | Agreed to | 240–177 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 4, 1998 | HR856 | United States - Puerto Rico Political Status Act | On Passage | Passed | 209–208 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 5, 1998 | HR2369 | Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act | On Passage | Passed | 414–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 5, 1998 | HR3130 | Child Support Performance Act of 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 414–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 10, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 365–39 | Yea | ||
| Mar 10, 1998 | HCONRES206 | Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemmeration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 406–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 10, 1998 | S419 | To provide surveillance, research, and services aimed at prevention of birth defects, and for other purposes. | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 405–2 | Yea | |
| Mar 11, 1998 | HRES383 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1432 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 227–190 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 11, 1998 | HR1432 | H.R.1432 BY CRANE (R-IL) -- AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT A COUNTRY NEED NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE OR RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER THE ACT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 81–334 | Nay | |
| Mar 11, 1998 | HR1432 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BEREUTER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT THE FLEXIBILITY TO DESIGNATE MOROCCO AS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS OR RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE ACT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 156–258 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 11, 1998 | HR1432 | African Growth and Opportunity Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 193–224 | Yea | Yea |
| Mar 11, 1998 | HR1432 | African Growth and Opportunity Act | On Passage | Passed | 233–186 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 12, 1998 | HRES384 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2883 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 412–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 12, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MARCH 11, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 368–43 | Yea | ||
| Mar 12, 1998 | HR2883 | Government Performance and Results Act Technical Amendments | On Passage | Passed | 242–168 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 12, 1998 | HR992 | H.R.992 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- TUCKER ACT SHUFFLE RELIEF ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 992.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 206–206 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 12, 1998 | HR992 | Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act | On Passage | Passed | 230–180 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 17, 1998 | (HOUSE APPROVED THE SPEAKER'S JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 359–38 | Yea | ||
| Mar 17, 1998 | HRES364 | Human Rights Situation in the People’s Republic of China | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 397–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 17, 1998 | HRES361 | Calling for Free and Impartial Elections in Cambodia | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 393–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 18, 1998 | HCONRES152 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate internationally recognized human rights standards and adequately address outstanding human rights violations as part of the peace process | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended | Passed | 407–2 | Yea | |
| Mar 18, 1998 | HCONRES235 | Calling for an end to the violent repression of the legitimate rights of the people of Kosova | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended | Passed | 406–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 18, 1998 | HCONRES227 | Directing the President to Remove United States Armed Forces from the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 193–225 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 19, 1998 | HRES388 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2870; Tropical Forest Conservation Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 411–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 19, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 359–49 | Yea | ||
| Mar 19, 1998 | HR2870 | H.R.2870 BY PORTMAN (R-OH) -- TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO NOTIFY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES AT LEAST 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF EACH REDUCTION OF DEBT TO THE UNITED STATES AS A RESULT OF LOANS UNDER THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT; CREDITS EXTENDED UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACT; AND SPECIFIED LOANS AND CREDITS ELIGIBLE FOR SALE, REDUCTION, OR CANCELLATION UNDER THE AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN DEBT-FOR-NATURE SWAPS AND DEBT BUYBACK.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 416–1 | Yea | |
| Mar 19, 1998 | HR2870 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE VENTO EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT MAKES ELIGIBLE GRANTS FOR THE RESEARCH AND IDENTIFICATION OF MEDICINAL USES OF TROPICAL FOREST PLANT LIFE TO TREAT HUMAN DISEASES; AND REQUIRES CONSULTATION WITH INDIGENOUS LEADERS BY THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS BOARD WITH RESPECT TO A TROPICAL FOREST FUND IN THE BENEFICIARY COUNTRY AND REGION AS APPROPRIATE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 335–79 | Yea | |
| Mar 19, 1998 | HR2870 | Tropical Forest Conservation Act | On Passage | Passed | 356–61 | Yea | |
| Mar 24, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1998. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 368–40 | Yea | ||
| Mar 24, 1998 | HR3211 | Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 412–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 24, 1998 | HR3412 | SBIC Technical Corrections Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 407–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 24, 1998 | HR3096 | Federal Employees’ Compensation Technical Correction | On Passage | Passed | 408–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 25, 1998 | HR2589 | H.R.2589 BY COBLE (R-NC) -- SONNY BONO COPYRIGHT TERM EXTENSION ACT FAIRNESS IN MUSICAL LICENSING ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A MUSIC LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN FOOD SERVICE OR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 150–259 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 25, 1998 | HR2589 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SENSENBRENNER AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS CERTAIN MUSIC USES FROM COPYRIGHT PROTECTION; PROVIDES FOR ARBITRATION OF RATE DISPUTES INVOLVING PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETIES; AND PROHIBITS VICARIOUS LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO LANDLORDS OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKING SPACE AVAILABLE TO ANOTHER PARTY BY CONTRACT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 297–112 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 25, 1998 | HR2578 | H.R.2578 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE POMBO AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE NON-IMMIGRANT VISA REFUSAL RATE FROM 2 PERCENT TO 3 PERCENT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 360–46 | Yea | |
| Mar 25, 1998 | HR2578 | Visa Waiver Pilot Program | On Passage | Passed | 407–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HR3310 | H.R.3310 BY MCINTOSH (R-IN) -- SMALL BUSINESS PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE KUCINICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A POLICY OR PROGRAM FOR ELIMINATING, DELAYING, AND REDUCING CIVIL FINES FOR FIRST-TIME VIOLATIONS BY SMALL ENTITIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 183–221 | Yea | Yea |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HR3310 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE STATES, IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF A FEDERAL PROGRAM, TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW THE SUSPENSION OF A CIVIL FINE FOR A FIRST-TIME VIOLATION OF A PAPERWORK REQUIREMENT BY A SMALL BUSINESS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 224–179 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HR3310 | Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments | On Passage | Passed | 267–140 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HRES385 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 1757, State Department Authorization | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 234–172 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HRES393 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3246 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 220–185 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HR3246 | H.R.3246 BY GOODLING (R-PA) -- FAIRNESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEES ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GOODLING AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES THAT A BONA FIDE EMPLOYEE HAS ALL OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO FORM, JOIN, OR ASSIST LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY THROUGH REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR MUTUAL AID. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 398–0 | Yea | |
| Mar 26, 1998 | HR3246 | Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act | On Passage | Passed | 202–200 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 27, 1998 | HR2515 | H.R.2515 BY SMITH, ROBERT F. (BOB) (R-OR) -- FOREST RECOVERY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF OREGON AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF ANY FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT ROADS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 200–187 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Mar 27, 1998 | HR2515 | Forest Recovery and Protection Act | On Passage | Failed | 181–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Mar 30, 1998 | HR3581 | Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act of 1998 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 74–337 | Nay | |
| Mar 30, 1998 | HR34 | Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 369–43 | Yea | |
| Mar 30, 1998 | HR2608 | Paycheck Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 166–246 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 30, 1998 | HR3582 | Campaign Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1998 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 405–6 | Yea | |
| Mar 31, 1998 | HRES402 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 3579; Emergency Appropriations for F.Y. 1998 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 220–199 | Nay | Nay |
| Mar 31, 1998 | H.R.3579 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- 1998 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS ACT PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT (PUB. L. 105-174, APPROVED 5/1/98) (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO SECRET SESSION, THAT THE GALLERIES BE CLEARED OF ALL PERSONS AND THAT THE HOUSE CHAMBER BE CLEARED OF ALL PERSONS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND THOSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SPECIFIED BY THE SPEAKER WHOSE ATTENDANCE ON THE FLOOR IS ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE HOUSE AND WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NOTARIZED OATH OF CONFIDENTIALITY.) | Motion For A Secret Session | Failed | 194–227 | Nay | Yea (against) | |
| Mar 31, 1998 | HR3579 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 195–224 | Yea | Yea |
| Mar 31, 1998 | HR3579 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 212–208 | Nay | Nay |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HRES405 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2400; Surface Transportation and Equity Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 357–61 | Yea | |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HCONRES257 | Providiing for an adjournment of the two Houses | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 223–187 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR1151 | Credit Union Membership Access Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 411–8 | Yea | |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR2400 | H.R.2400 BY SHUSTER (R-PA) -- BUILDING EFFICIENT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND EQUITY ACT OF 1998 RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REVENUE ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SECTION AND INSERT LANGUAGE ENCOURAGING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 194–225 | Nay | Nay |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR2400 | (HOUSE AGREED TO DAVIS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT ALLOCATES AN ADDITIONAL $108 MILLION FOR THE ACCESS TO JOBS CHALLENGE GRANT PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT WELFARE RECIPIENTS TO AND FROM JOBS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THEIR EMPLOYMENT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 242–175 | Yea | Yea |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR2400 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GRAHAM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE HIGHWAY PROJECT AUTHORIZATION FUNDING AND TRANSIT PROJECT AUTHORIZATION FUNDING BY APPROXIMATELY $18 BILLION DURING FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2003. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 79–337 | Nay | |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR2400 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO EXTEND FUNDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO MONTHS FOR EACH OF THE PROGRAMS FOR WHICH AN EXTENSION WAS PROVIDED UNDER THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 1997. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 106–312 | Nay | |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR2400 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KASICH AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION EMPOWERMENT ACT THAT PROVIDES A FOUR YEAR TRANSITION PERIOD TO RETURN TO THE STATES MAXIMUM DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL ELEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS NOT WITHIN THE DIRECT PURVIEW OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LOWERS THE FEDERAL GAS TAX BY 11 CENTS PER GALLON AND ELIMINATES MOST HIGHWAY TRUST FUND PROGRAMS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 98–318 | Nay | |
| Apr 1, 1998 | HR2400 | Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act | On Passage | Passed | 337–80 | Yea | |
| Apr 21, 1998 | HR3565 | Care for Police Survivors Act | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 403–8 | Yea | |
| Apr 21, 1998 | HR3528 | Alternative Dispute Resolution Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 405–2 | Yea | |
| Apr 22, 1998 | HJRES111 | Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States with Respect to Tax Limitations | On Passage | Failed | 238–186 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR1252 | H.R.1252 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- JUDICIAL REFORM ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAHUNT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 THAT APPLIES THE LIMITATION ON COURT-IMPOSED TAXES ONLY TO ANY ORDER OR SETTLEMENT WHICH EXPRESSLY DIRECTS ANY STATE, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF A STATE, TO IMPOSE, INCREASE, LEVY, OR ASSESS ANY TAX. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 230–181 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR1252 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND SEALING OF CASES AND SETTLEMENTS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 177–242 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR1252 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS A COURT TO CARRY OUT ANY FELONY PRISONER RELEASE ORDER ON THE BASIS OF PRISON CONDITIONS AND TERMINATES EXISTING CONSENT DECREES THAT PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES RELATING TO PRISON CONDITIONS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 367–52 | Yea | |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR1252 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH PARENT-CHILD TESTIMONIAL PRIVILEGES IN FEDERAL, CIVIL, AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS SPECIFYING THAT A WITNESS MAY NOT BE COMPELLED TO TESTIFY AGAINST A CHILD OR PARENT OF THE WITNESS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 162–256 | Yea | Yea |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR1252 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH PROCESS SERVICE JURISDICTION AND COMPLIANCE WITH RULES OF DISCOVERY FOR DEFENDANTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–216 | Yea | Yea |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR1252 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ADERHOLT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 THAT SOUGHT TO APPLY THE LIMITATION ON COURT-IMPOSED TAXES ONLY TO ANY ORDER OR SETTLEMENT WHICH EXPRESSLY DIRECTS ANY STATE, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF A STATE, TO IMPOSE, INCREASE, LEVY, OR ASSESS ANY TAX OR DISBURSE ANY FUNDS TO REMEDY THE DEPRIVATION OF A RIGHT UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 174–236 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 23, 1998 | HR3579 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 186–222 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Apr 28, 1998 | HCONRES218 | Urgent Need to Establish a Cease Fire in Afghanistan | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 391–1 | Yea | |
| Apr 28, 1998 | SCONRES37 | Recognize International Character of Little League Baseball, Inc. | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 398–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 28, 1998 | HJRES102 | Fiftieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Modern State of Israel | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 402–0 | Yea | |
| Apr 29, 1998 | HR3717 | Prohibit Federal Funds for Needle Distribution Programs | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 149–277 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Apr 29, 1998 | HR3717 | Prohibit Federal Funds for Needle Distribution Programs | On Passage | Passed | 287–140 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 29, 1998 | HR3546 | National Dialogue on Social Security and establishment of Bipartisan Panel to Design Long-Range Social Security Reform. | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 197–223 | Yea | Yea |
| Apr 29, 1998 | HR3546 | National Dialogue on Social Security and establishment of Bipartisan Panel to Design Long-Range Social Security Reform. | On Passage | Passed | 413–8 | Yea | |
| Apr 30, 1998 | HRES413 | Providing for consideration of S. 1502; District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 224–199 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Apr 30, 1998 | S1502 | District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act | On motion to commit | Failed | 198–224 | Yea | Yea |
| Apr 30, 1998 | S1502 | District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act | On Passage | Passed | 214–206 | Nay | Nay |
| Apr 30, 1998 | HRES414 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 211–196 | Nay | Nay |
| Apr 30, 1998 | HR3579 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, FY 1998 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 242–163 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 5, 1998 | HR6 | H.R.6 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON APRIL 29, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AS THE ELECTRONIC PERSONAL INDENTIFIER FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 112–286 | Nay | |
| May 5, 1998 | HR6 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON APRIL 29, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A POSTSECONDARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 172–234 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 5, 1998 | HR6 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCGOVERN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE PELL GRANT AWARDS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 220–187 | Yea | Yea |
| May 5, 1998 | HCONRES220 | Regarding American Victims of Terrorism | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 406–0 | Yea | |
| May 5, 1998 | HRES267 | Combat Use of Illegal Drugs by the Nations’s Youth | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 407–1 | Yea | |
| May 6, 1998 | HR1872 | H.R.1872 BY BLILEY (R-VA) -- COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORELLA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT THE FCC SHALL NOT RESTRICT THE ACTIVITIES OF COMSAT IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD CREATE A LIABILITY UNDER THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE TAKINGS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 111–304 | Yea | |
| May 6, 1998 | HR1872 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE TAUZIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 642, TERMINATION OF MONOPOLY STATUS, THAT PERMITS USERS OR PROVIDERS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO RENEGOTIATE CONTRACTS OR COMMITMENTS ON RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS WITH COMSAT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 80–339 | Yea | |
| May 6, 1998 | HR1872 | Communication Satellite Competition and Privatization Act | On Passage | Passed | 403–16 | Yea | |
| May 6, 1998 | HR6 | H.R.6 BY MCKEON (R-CA) -- HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO REPORT REDUCTIONS IN THE FUNDING AND NUMBER OF ATHLETES PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY COLLEGIATE SPORT AND THE REASONS FOR THE DECREASES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 292–129 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 6, 1998 | HR6 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ADOPT MERCHANDISE LICENSING CODES OF CONDUCT TO ASSURE THAT LICENSED MERCHANDISE IS NOT MADE BY SWEATSHOPS AND EXPLOITED ADULT OR CHILD LABOR EITHER DOMESTICALLY OR ABROAD. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 393–28 | Yea | |
| May 6, 1998 | HR6 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE STUPAK AMENDMENT THAT REAUTHORIZES THE OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 219–200 | Yea | Yea |
| May 6, 1998 | HR6 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AND PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO ANY PERSON OR GROUP BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON RACE, SEX, COLOR, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 171–249 | Nay | Nay |
| May 6, 1998 | HR6 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROSCRIBE THAT NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM ANY PROGRAM ON THE BASIS OF RACE OR RELIGION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 189–227 | Nay | Nay |
| May 6, 1998 | HR6 | Higher Education Amendments of 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 414–4 | Yea | |
| May 7, 1998 | HR2646 | Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 192–222 | Yea | Yea |
| May 7, 1998 | HR3694 | H.R.3694 BY GOSS (R-FL) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DECREASE THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED BY FIVE PERCENT AND EXEMPT THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND FROM THE REDUCTION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 120–291 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 12, 1998 | HRES423 | War on Drugs to Protect Children | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 412–2 | Yea | |
| May 12, 1998 | HR3811 | Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 402–16 | Yea | |
| May 12, 1998 | HR2829 | Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1997 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 412–4 | Yea | |
| May 12, 1998 | HRES422 | Honoring Slain Law Enforcement Officers | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 416–0 | Yea | |
| May 13, 1998 | HRES428 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 10; Financial Services Competition Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 311–105 | Yea | |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | H.R.10 BY LEACH (R-IA) -- FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES EACH FINANCIAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REVIEW CONSUMER FEE DISCLOSURES FOR ACCURACY, SIMPLICITY, AND COMPLETENESS; PROVIDES THE SEC WITH BACKUP AUTHORITY TO INSPECT ANY WHOLESALE FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY; PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION; ALLOWS FEDERAL REGULATORS TO JOINTLY PREEMPT STATE LAW THAT AFFORD LESS CONSUMER PROTECTION THAN FEDERAL REGULATIONS; CLARIFIES LANGUAGE TO PREEMPT STATE LAWS WHICH PREVENT OR SIGNIFICANTLY INTERFERE WITH NATIONAL BANK ACTIVITIES OR AFFILIATIONS TO MAKE IT MORE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT LAW AND THE BARNETT BANK OF MARION COUNTY SUPREME COURT CASE; PRESERVES CURRENT LEGAL STANDARDS GOVERNING BANK INSURANCE SALES; PROVIDES FOR INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION TO ENCOURAGE COORDINATION AND SHARING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO IMPROVE THE SUPERVISION OF FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS; PERMITS BANKS TO CHARGE UNLIMITED FEES FOR SERVICES IN THEIR TRUST DEPARTMENT INCLUDING STOCK PURCHASE PLANS AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS; PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE FTC AND ATTORNEY GENERAL IN ANTITRUST REGULATION; CLARIFIES THE JURISDICTION OF THE FTC AND PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES; CLARIFIES THAT CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND SECURITIES FIRMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE HART-SCOTT-RODINO ANTITRUST REVIEW; REQUIRES AN ANNUAL GAO REPORT ON MARKET CONCENTRATION IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMERS; CLARIFIES THE TYPE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE SOLD BY BANKS; SPECIFIES THAT A QUALIFIED INVESTOR INCLUDES THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY; REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES, AND THE SEC ON THE EXTENT THAT SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED AS INTENDED BY THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT; AND REQUIRES AN INTERIM REPORT FROM THE FTC ON ITS ONGOING STUDY ON PRIVACY ISSUES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 407–11 | Yea | |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE LAFALCE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBSIDIARIES OF BANKS TO ENGAGE IN ALL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH AN OPERATING SUBSIDIARY STRUCTURE; ENSURES THAT CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS ACCEDE TO THE STRONGER OF STATE OR FEDERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS; REQUIRES AN ANNUAL GAO REPORT ON MARKET CONCENTRATION AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMER AND INTERIM REPORTS FROM THE FTC ON ITS ONGOING STUDY ON CONSUMER PRIVACY ISSUES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 115–306 | Nay | |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BAKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR FDIC INSURED DEPOSITARY INSTITUTIONS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF LESS THAN $100 MILLION; ESTABLISHES A THREE YEAR SUNSET ON THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BANK ACQUIRE AN INSURANCE AGENCY THAT IS AT LEAST TWO YEARS OLD AND PROVIDES THAT STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS CAN EXEMPT A BANK FROM THIS REQUIREMENT; REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SECTION 104(B)(2)(A) RELATING TO THE USE OF THE ILLINOIS LAW IN ESTABLISHING A SAFE HARBOR FOR THE REGULATION OF INSURANCE SALES AND SOLICITATION ACTIVITY; PROHIBITS THE ACQUISITION OF A UNITARY THRIFT BY AN UNREGULATED NONFINANCIAL COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZES SUBSIDIARIES OF NATIONAL BANKS TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 140–281 | Nay | Nay |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LEACH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES THE 5 PERCENT COMMERCIAL BASKET FOR FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND ALLOWS A 15 PERCENT MARKET BASKET TO SUNSET AFTER 10 YEARS FOR CERTAIN GRANFATHERED FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 229–193 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT ELIMINATES THE 5 PERCENT COMMERCIAL BASKET FOR FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES AND ALLOWS A 15 PERCENT MARKET BASKET TO SUNSET AFTER 10 YEARS FOR CERTAIN GRANDFATHERED FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 218–204 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE AGREED TO KINGSTON AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A GAO STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT ENACTMENT WILL HAVE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF $100 MILLION OR LESS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 404–18 | Yea | |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROUKEMA AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A STUDY BY THE FDIC ON THE BANK INSURANCE FUND AND THE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE FUND WITH RESPECT TO SIZE, RISK, CONCENTRATION LEVELS OF FUNDS BY NUMBER AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA, AND ISSUES AND FINDINGS RELATED TO THE PLANNED MERGER OF THE FUNDS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 406–13 | Yea | |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE METCALF AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS THE RETENTION OF "FEDERAL" IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION THAT IS CONVERTED FROM A FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION TO A NATIONAL BANK OR A STATE BANK. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 256–166 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 13, 1998 | HR10 | Financial Services Competition Act | On Passage | Passed | 214–213 | Nay | Nay |
| May 14, 1998 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 15–379 | Not Voting | ||
| May 14, 1998 | HRES431 | H.RES.431 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING REPRESENTATIVE BURTON'S POLITICAL FUND-RAISING INVESTIGATION (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY MOTION TO TABLE H. RES. 431. .) | On motion to table | Passed | 223–196 | Not Voting | Nay |
| May 14, 1998 | HR2431 | H.R.2431 BY WOLF (R-VA) -- FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HASTINGS OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION MONITORING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND CULTURAL RESPECT FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM; AND REQUIRES THE DIRECTOR TO ASSIST THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN ESTABLISHING AN AWARD PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS WHO PROVIDE MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 415–3 | Not Voting | |
| May 14, 1998 | HR2431 | Freedom from Religious Persecution Act | On Passage | Passed | 375–41 | Not Voting | |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3534 | H.R.3534 BY CONDIT (D-CA) -- MANDATES INFORMATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOAKLEY AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, H.R. 3534, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT EXEMPTS FROM POINTS OF ORDER PROVISIONS THAT RESULT IN NET DECREASES IN TAX AND TARIFF REVENUES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–233 | Yea | Yea |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3534 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT, H.R. 3534, TO PERMIT POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT OR MAKE LESS STRINGENT ANY MANDATE ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH, SAFETY, OR THE ENVIRONMENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 190–221 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3534 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BOEHLERT AMENDMENT, H.R. 3534, TO EXCLUDE POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST AMENDMENTS WITH RESPECT TO AN INCREASE IN THE DIRECT COSTS OF FEDERAL PRIVATE SECTOR MANDATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 189–223 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3534 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BECERRA AMENDMENT, H.R. 3534, TO PERMIT POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT OR MAKE LESS STRINGENT ANY MANDATE ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT CIVIL RIGHTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 180–231 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3534 | Mandates Information Act | On Passage | Passed | 279–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 19, 1998 | HRES440 | Sense of the Congress Concerning the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 402–0 | Yea | |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3039 | Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 405–1 | Yea | |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3718 | Limit the Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts with Respect to Prison Release Orders | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 352–53 | Yea | |
| May 19, 1998 | HR3809 | Drug Free Borders Act of 1998 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 320–86 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1998 | HRES441 | Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 3616 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 281–134 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 20, 1998 | HRES441 | Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 3616 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 304–108 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | H.R.3616 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPENCE AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT U.S. BUSINESS INTERESTS MUST NOT BE PLACED ABOVE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS AND THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD NOT ENTER INTO NEW AGREEMENTS WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) INVOLVING SPACE OR MISSILE-RELATED TECHNOLOGY OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MILITARY-TO-MILITARY CONTACTS; THAT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH SHOULD ENSURE THAT U.S. LAW REGARDING THE EXPORT OF SATELLITES TO THE PRC IS ENFORCED AND THE RELEVANT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION PROCEEDS WITH ALL DUE DISPATCH; AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD INDEFINITELY SUSPEND THE EXPORT OF SATELLITES OF U.S. ORIGIN TO CHINA. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 417–4 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BEREUTER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTIGATION OF A PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA LAUNCH FAILURE OF A SATELLITE OF U.S. ORIGIN. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 414–7 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT OF MISSILE EQUIPMENT OR MISSILE RELATED TECHNOLOGY TO CHINA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 412–6 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE EXPORT AND REEXPORT OF SATELLITES, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL SATELLITES AND SATELLITE COMPONENTS, OF U.S. ORIGIN TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 364–54 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF CURRENT LAW THAT PROHIBIT PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS AT DOD FACILITIES OVERSEAS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 190–232 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY PROCUREMENT, TRAINING, OR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESTRICTIONS ON U.S. ARMED FORCES UNDER THE KYOTO PROTOCOL TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 420–0 | Yea | |
| May 20, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS DOD FUNDING TO ASSIGN OR DETAIL ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR DUTY WITH THE UNITED NATIONS RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE MISSION HEADQUARTERS, OR ANY SIMILAR U.N. MILITARY OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 250–172 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 20, 1998 | HR2400 | Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 422–0 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1998. .) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 339–58 | Yea | ||
| May 21, 1998 | HRES432 | Expressing the Sense of the House Concerning the President’s Assertions of Executive Privilege | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 259–157 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 21, 1998 | HRES433 | Calling upon the President to Cooperate with Congressional Investigations | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 342–69 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE THORNBERRY AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES DOD TO CONDUCT A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR ENROLLING MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE MILITARY RETIREES IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 420–1 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE REYES AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PRIOR TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL TO ASSIST THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND CUSTOMS SERVICE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 179–243 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 21, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ASSIGN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO ASSIST THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND THE CUSTOMS SERVICE IN MONITORING AND PATROLLING OUR BORDERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 288–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 21, 1998 | HR3616 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR EXPORTS THAT ARE COMPARABLE TO THOSE IN EXISTING LAW FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS; REQUIRES THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A REPORT DESCRIBING EACH SUCH EXPORT AND THE BASIS FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDES FOR CONGRESS TO HAVE 30 DAYS TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED LICENSE AND USE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES TO ENACT A RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL IF NECESSARY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 405–9 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1998 | HR3616 | National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 167–251 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 21, 1998 | HR3616 | National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 357–60 | Yea | |
| May 21, 1998 | HR2400 | Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 77–332 | Nay | |
| May 21, 1998 | HR2400 | Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 156–251 | Nay | |
| May 21, 1998 | HRES442 | Providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 119 and H.R. 2183, Campaign Finance Reform. | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 208–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 22, 1998 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE STENHOLM MOTION TO ADJOURN. .) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 59–304 | Nay | ||
| May 22, 1998 | HRES446 | Disposing of the Conference Report to Accompany S. 1150 | On Agreeing to the Resolution As Amended | Failed | 120–289 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| May 22, 1998 | HR2676 | to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 388–1 | Yea | |
| May 22, 1998 | HRES449 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 2400 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 359–29 | Yea | |
| May 22, 1998 | HR2400 | Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act | Recommit Conference Report With Instructions | Failed | 190–195 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| May 22, 1998 | HR2400 | Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 297–86 | Yea | |
| Jun 3, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 354–35 | Yea | ||
| Jun 3, 1998 | HR3808 | Designating the Carl D. Pursell Post Office | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 389–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 3, 1998 | HR3630 | Designating the Steven Schiff Post Office | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 391–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HRES453 | Providing for consideration of H.J.Res. 78; Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 248–169 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HR3433 | Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act | On Passage | Passed | 410–1 | Yea | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HJRES78 | H.J.R.78 BY ISTOOK (R-OK) -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AMENDMENT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (ON DEMAND FOR A DIVISION OF THE QUESTION, HOUSE REJECTED THE BISHOP AMENDMENT, PART 1, THAT SOUGHT TO, STRIKE LANGUAGE TO SECURE THE RIGHT TO "ACKNOWLEDGE GOD" AND INSERT THE RIGHT TO "FREEDOM OF RELIGION".) | On Agreeing to Part 1 of the amendment | Failed | 6–419 | Nay | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HJRES78 | (ON DEMAND FOR A DIVISION OF THE QUESTION, HOUSE REJECTED THE BISHOP AMENDMENT, PART 2, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE DEALING WITH THE DENIAL OF "EQUAL ACCESS TO A BENEFIT ON ACCOUNT OF RELIGION" AND INSERT "OR OTHERWISE COMPEL OR DISCRIMINATE AGAINST RELIGION".) | On agreeing to Part 2 of the amendment | Failed | 23–399 | Nay | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HJRES78 | Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 203–223 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HJRES78 | Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment | On Passage | Failed | 224–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HCONRES285 | Sense of Congress Regarding Tiananmen Square | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 305–116 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 4, 1998 | S1150 | Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act | On Consideration of the Conference Report | Passed | 324–91 | Nay | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | S1150 | Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 364–50 | Yea | |
| Jun 4, 1998 | HRES455 | Providing for consideration of H.Con.Res. 284; Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 216–197 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 5, 1998 | HR3989 | User Fee Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 0–416 | Nay | |
| Jun 5, 1998 | HR3989 | User Fee Act | On Passage | Failed | 0–421 | Nay | |
| Jun 5, 1998 | HCONRES284 | H.C.R.284 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2003 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT FUNDING GROWTH TO LESS THAN THE RATE OF INFLATION; TO DESIGNATE 50 PERCENT OF ANY ADDITIONAL REVENUES TOWARD TAX RELIEF AND 50 PERCENT TOWARD THE NATIONAL DEBT; AND TO INCREASE DEFENSE SPENDING OVER FIVE YEARS TO KEEP PACE WITH THE RATE OF INFLATION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 158–262 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 5, 1998 | HCONRES284 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SPRATT AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR TAX CREDITS FOR CHILD CARE, ENACT A PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS, ASSIST SCHOOL MODERNIZATION FINANCING, RESERVE ALL BUDGET SURPLUSES UNTIL CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT AGREE ON LEGISLATION RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY; AND MAINTAIN THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FUNDING LEVELS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 164–257 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 5, 1998 | HCONRES284 | Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 216–204 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 9, 1998 | HR2709 | Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act | On Agreeing to the Senate Amendments | Passed | 392–22 | Yea | |
| Jun 9, 1998 | HRES417 | Importance of Fathers in Raising their Children | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 415–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 9, 1998 | HRES447 | Financial Management by Federal Agencies | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 415–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 9, 1998 | HR1635 | National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 415–2 | Yea | |
| Jun 9, 1998 | HCONRES270 | U.S. Support for Taiwan | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 411–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HRES462 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Consideration of the Resolution | Passed | 248–166 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HRES462 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 236–183 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HRES462 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 251–172 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | H.R.3150 BY GEKAS (R-PA) -- BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE SMALL BUSINESS SUBTITLE; RESTORE THE RIGHT TO COUNT DEBT AS DISPOSABLE INCOME; STRIKE PAPERWORK AND BUREAUCRATIC BURDENS AND RIGID DEADLINES WHICH ARE NOT OTHERWISE IMPOSED ON LARGER BUSINESSES; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW A CREDITOR TO VIOLATE THE AUTOMATIC STAY; PROHIBIT A SMALL BUSINESS FROM FILING A NEW PETITION FOR TWO YEARS AFTER A CASE WAS DISMISSED; AND REQUIRE A SUCCESSOR ENTITY TO BRING FORWARD A PLAN CAPABLE OF CONFIRMATION IN ORDER TO FILE THE CASE. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 136–290 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAHUNT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE THE JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES TO REDUCE DISBURSEMENTS TO UNSECURED NONPRIORITY CREDITORS PAYABLE IN CHAPTER 13 CASES TO COVER THE INCREASED COSTS TO THE COURTS AND THE U.S. TRUSTEES OFFICE OF IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING THE MEANS TESTING SYSTEM. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 149–278 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE CONVERSION OF NON-EXEMPT ASSETS INTO EXEMPT HOMESTEAD PROPERTY WITHIN 1 YEAR OF FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 222–204 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE SECTION 212 AND MAINTAIN CURRENT LAW RELATING TO RECORDING ARTISTS AND THE DISCHARGE OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH RECORDING COMPANIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 111–316 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NADLER AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE ONE SIZE FITS ALL MEANS TEST; STRENGTHEN PROCEDURE UNDER CURRENT LAW FOR DISMISSAL OF A CASE FOR ABUSE OF CHAPTER 7; RESTORE EXISTING PRIORITIES AMONG CREDITORS; PROTECT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT; REVISE SMALL BUSINESS SUBTITLE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY CONFERENCE AND THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; AND ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT INCLUDING THE IRS CANNOT HARASS DEBTORS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 140–288 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 153–270 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 10, 1998 | HR3150 | Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Passage | Passed | 306–118 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1998 | HJRES119 | Constitutional Amendment to Permit Limits on Campaign Spending | On Passage | Failed | 29–345 | Nay | |
| Jun 11, 1998 | HR2888 | H.R.2888 BY FAWELL (R-IL) -- SALES INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE OWENS AMENDMENT, DEBATED ON JUNE 10, THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYEE'S CONSENT TO WORK ANY HOURS IN EXCESS OF 40 IN A WORKWEEK OR 8 IN ANY DAY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 181–246 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 11, 1998 | HR2888 | Sales Incentive Compensation Act | On Passage | Passed | 261–165 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 11, 1998 | HR3494 | H.R.3494 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CHILD PROTECTION AND SEXUAL PREDATOR PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1998 VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN ACT STANDARDS, PRACTICE, AND TRAINING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATIONS ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHERMAN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A NATIONAL HOTLINE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND FINANCED BY A USER FEE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE FBI DATABASE OF CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATORS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 247–175 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1998 | HR3494 | Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act | On Passage | Passed | 416–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 11, 1998 | HRES466 | Condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr. | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 397–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 16, 1998 | HR1847 | Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act | Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment | Passed | 411–1 | Yea | |
| Jun 16, 1998 | HRES401 | Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives concerning promotions in American Schools | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 405–1 | Yea | |
| Jun 17, 1998 | HRES472 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 3097; Tax Code Termination Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 229–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 17, 1998 | HRES472 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 3097; Tax Code Termination Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 232–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 17, 1998 | HRES471 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2646; Education Savings Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 228–191 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 17, 1998 | HR3097 | Tax Code Termination Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 203–223 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 17, 1998 | HR3097 | Tax Code Termination Act | On Passage | Passed | 219–209 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 17, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WHITE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO CREATE A TEMPORARY 12-MEMBER COMMISSION TO PROPOSE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, APPOINTED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF ENACTMENT, TO REPORT TO CONGRESS WITH ITS RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF ADJOURNMENT OF THE 105TH CONGRESS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 156–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 18, 1998 | HR2646 | Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 196–225 | Yea | Yea |
| Jun 18, 1998 | HR2646 | Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 225–197 | Nay | Nay |
| Jun 18, 1998 | HRES476 | Providing for consideration of H.Res. 463; To establish the Select Committee on U.S. National Security regarding the People’s Republic of China | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 226–197 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 18, 1998 | HRES463 | Establish the Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People’s Republic of China | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 409–10 | Yea | |
| Jun 18, 1998 | HRES458 | Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 2183 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 221–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 18, 1998 | HRES458 | Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 2183 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 221–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 19, 1998 | HRES477 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4059; Military Construction Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 231–178 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 19, 1998 | HR2183 | H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE THOMAS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2183, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, DEBATED ON JUNE 18, THAT SOUGHT TO ADD A SECTION REQUIRING THE NONSEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 155–254 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 19, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MALONEY OF NEW YORK AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2183, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, ESTABLISHING A 12 MEMBER INDEPENDENT COMMISSION ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM TO SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER THE 105TH CONGRESS ADJOURNS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED SIMILAR TO THOSE FOR THE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 325–78 | Yea | |
| Jun 19, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILLMOR AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2183, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT ADDS PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS NOTWITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT THE VOTER THAT LIVES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR IS EMPLOYED BY A FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY OR A MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 395–0 | Yea | |
| Jun 22, 1998 | HR4060 | H.R.4060 BY MCDADE (R-PA) -- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE FOLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT'S NUCLEAR RESEARCH INITIATIVE BY $5 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 147–261 | Nay | |
| Jun 22, 1998 | HR4060 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 405–4 | Yea | |
| Jun 22, 1998 | HR4059 | Military Construction Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 396–10 | Yea | |
| Jun 22, 1998 | HCONRES288 | Money Laundering Associated with Mexican Financial Institutions | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 404–3 | Yea | |
| Jun 22, 1998 | HRES452 | Sense of the House of Representatives Concerning Increase in Postage Rates | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 393–12 | Yea | |
| Jun 23, 1998 | HR3853 | Drug-Free Workplace Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 402–9 | Yea | |
| Jun 23, 1998 | HR4101 | H.R.4101 BY SKEEN (R-NM) -- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE NEUMANN AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDING TO PROVIDE A PEANUT PRICE SUPPORT LOAN RATE GREATER THAN $550 PER TON FOR QUOTA PEANUTS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 181–244 | Nay | |
| Jun 23, 1998 | HR4101 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BASS AMENDMENT, THAT REDUCES FUNDING FOR THE WILDLIFE SERVICE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION PROGRAM BY $10 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 229–193 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HR4101 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING FUNDS TO BE USED BY THE FDA FOR ANY DRUG FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUCEMENT OF ABORTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 223–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HR4101 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF FLORIDA AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDING TO PROVIDE A LOAN TO A PROCESSOR OF SUGARCANE OR SUGAR BEETS AT A LOAN RATE IN EXCESS OF 17 CENTS PER POUND FOR RAW CANE SUGAR AND 21.9 CENTS PER POUND FOR REFINED BEET SUGAR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 167–258 | Nay | |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HR4101 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT PROHIBITING FUNDING FOR THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 118–307 | Nay | |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HR4101 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BASS AMENDMENT LIMITING TOTAL FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE SERVICE PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND REDUCING THE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION PROGRAM BY $10 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 192–232 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HR4101 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 373–48 | Yea | |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HRES484 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4103; Defense Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 221–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 24, 1998 | HR4103 | Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 358–61 | Yea | |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HRES491 | Providing for the consideration of an adjournment resolution | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 225–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HRES485 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4104; Treasury-Postal Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 125–291 | Nay | |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HRES489 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4112; Legislative Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 222–194 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HRES489 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4112; Legislative Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 228–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HR4112 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 192–222 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HR4112 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 235–179 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HR2676 | to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service | On Motion to Recommit the Conference Report | Failed | 116–292 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jun 25, 1998 | HR2676 | to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue Service | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 402–8 | Yea | |
| Jul 14, 1998 | HR2183 | H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLITTLE AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, SPECIFYING THAT EXPRESS ADVOCACY SHALL NOT APPLY TO COMMUNICATIONS IN PRINTED FORM OR POSTED ON THE INTERNET THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE VOTING RECORD OR POSITIONS ON ISSUES TAKEN BY FEDERAL OFFICE HOLDERS OR CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 201–219 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 14, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE FOSSELLA AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE PROHIBITING NONCITIZENS FROM MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FEDERAL ELECTIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 282–126 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HRES499 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 252–174 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HRES499 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 247–173 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HR3682 | Child Custody Protection Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 158–269 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HR3682 | Child Custody Protection Act | On Passage | Passed | 276–150 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HR3267 | H.R.3267 BY HUNTER (R-CA) -- SONNY BONO MEMORIAL SALTON SEA RECLAMATION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT AUTHORIZES A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES FOR RESTORING THE SALTON SEA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 202–218 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HR3267 | Sonny Bono Memorial Salton Sea Reclamation Act | On Passage | Passed | 221–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HRES498 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4101; Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 231–185 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 15, 1998 | HRES498 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4101; Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 218–201 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HRES501 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4194, VA, HUD Approriations, FY 99 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 227–195 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE $2 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR IN TRANSIT RELIEF FOR CERTAIN RIFLE IMPORTERS AND INCREASE ATF LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING BY $2 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 122–301 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MALONEY OF NEW YORK AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION BY $2.8 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 214–210 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 514, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF FEHB PLAN COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 183–239 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFNER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 628 DEALING WITH THE RATES OF BASIC PAY FOR THE STATUTORY PAY SYSTEMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 79–342 | Nay | |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING TO ENTER INTO OR RENEW A CONTRACT WHICH INCLUDES A PROVISION PROVIDING PRESCRIPTIVE DRUG COVERAGE EXCEPT WHERE THE CONTRACT ALSO INCLUDES A PROVISION FOR CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE FOR FEDERAL HEALTH PLANS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 224–198 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY LOAN IN EXCESS OF $250 MILLION TO A FOREIGN ENTITY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE STABILIZATION FUND.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 195–226 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO REQUIRE ANY CONTRACT TO INCLUDE A TERM FOR COVERAGE OF ABORTIFACIENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 198–222 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR4104 | Treasury, Postal Service Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 218–203 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 16, 1998 | HR3731 | Steve Schiff Auditorium Designation | On Passage | Passed | 409–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 17, 1998 | HR4194 | H.R.4194 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999, PROVISION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1997 (PUB. L. 105-276, APPROVED 10/21/98) (HOUSE REJECTED THE STOKES EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 201–215 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 17, 1998 | HR4194 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAZIO AMENDMENT THAT REPLACES THE 1937 U.S. HOUSING ACT WITH PROVISIONS SIMILAR TO THE HOUSE PASSED VERSION OF H.R. 2, THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 230–181 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR3874 | Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Amendments of 1998 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 383–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HCONRES208 | Expressing the Sense of the Congress Regarding Access to Affordable Housing and Expansion of Homeownership Opportunities | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 390–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HRES392 | Relating to the Importance of Japanese-American Relations | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 391–2 | Not Voting | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HCONRES301 | Affirming the United States Commitment to Taiwan | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 390–1 | Not Voting | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WICKER AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF WHITE HOUSE MEALS OR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR POLITICAL FUNDRAISING.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 391–4 | Not Voting | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS NONCITIZENS FROM MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 267–131 | Not Voting | Nay |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PICKERING AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS MODIFIED, THAT PROHIBITS WILLFUL BLINDNESS AS A DEFENSE AGAINST A CHARGE OF VIOLATING THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION BAN IF THE DEFENDANT SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE CONTRIBUTION CAME FROM A FOREIGN NATIONAL.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 344–56 | Not Voting | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT FEDERAL LAW CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THAT "CONTROLLING LEGAL AUTHORITY" PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL PROPERTY TO RAISE CAMPAIGN FUNDS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 360–36 | Not Voting | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINNIS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS ACCEPTANCE OR SOLICITATION TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO AIR FORCE ONE, MARINE ONE, AIR FORCE TWO, MARINE TWO, THE WHITE HOUSE OR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE AND INSTITUTES A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR VIOLATION FOR UP TO ONE YEAR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 391–7 | Not Voting | |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAXON AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE AN ITEMIZATION OF AMOUNTS SPENT BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIRES THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REPORTS VIA A PUBLIC INTERNET SITE OR OTHER PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COMPUTER NETWORK.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 150–248 | Not Voting | Nay |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT REQUIRES THE NATIONAL PARTIES TO REIMBURSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE USE OF AIR FORCE ONE FOR POLITICAL FUNDRAISING.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 222–177 | Not Voting | Nay |
| Jul 20, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE NORTHUP AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT PROHIBITS CAMPAIGNS FROM PROVIDING CURRENCY TO INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING TURNOUT ON THE DATE OF ELECTION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 284–114 | Not Voting | Nay |
| Jul 21, 1998 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE YATES MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 7–382 | Nay | ||
| Jul 21, 1998 | HRES504 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4193; Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 223–196 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 21, 1998 | HRES504 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4193; Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 224–191 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 21, 1998 | HR4193 | H.R.4193 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE JOHNSON OF CONNECTICUT AMENDMENT MADE IN ORDER BY THE RULE WHICH RESTORES $98 MILLION IN FUNDING TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 253–173 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 21, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION FUNDING BY $40 MILLION WITH $16 MILLION FOR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS, $4 MILLION FOR STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION GRANTS, $10 MILLION FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS, $5 MILLION FOR INDUSTRY PROGRAMS, AND $5 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 212–213 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 21, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SANDERS AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) FUNDING BY $20 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 241–185 | Nay | |
| Jul 21, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCGOVERN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE $30 MILLION FOR THE STATE SIDE PROGRAM OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 203–221 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 22, 1998 | HJRES121 | To Disapprove Most-Favored-Nation Treatment to China | On Passage | Failed | 166–264 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1998 | HR1689 | Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 340–83 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1998 | HR4193 | H.R.4193 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE PARKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE A PROVISION THAT DIRECTS THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE TO ALLOCATE CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS ON A PRO-RATA BASIS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 135–289 | Yea | |
| Jul 22, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF KNUTSON-VANDENBERG FUNDS TO BE USED FOR INDIRECT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 236–182 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR1122 | Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | Motion to Discharge the Committee | Passed | 295–131 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR3616 | National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999 | Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 424–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR3616 | National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999 | Closing Portions of the Conference | Passed | 412–5 | Yea | |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR1122 | Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act | Passage, Objections of the President Notwithstanding | Passed | 296–132 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4193 | H.R.4193 BY REGULA (R-OH) -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEFAZIO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE PROVISION THAT EXTENDS THE RECREATIONAL FEE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR ANOTHER 2 YEARS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 81–341 | Nay | |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCDERMOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 333 DEALING WITH THE OPERATION OR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERIOR COLUMBIA BASIN ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROJECT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 202–221 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HINCHEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 327 THAT GRANTS CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND RELATED FACILITIES THAT WERE CONVEYED TO THE CORPORATION PURSUANT TO THE ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–249 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MILLER OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT ANY ROAD IN THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 186–237 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4193 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PAPPAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE STATE SIDE GRANT PROGRAM OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND BY $50 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 139–285 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4193 | Interior Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 245–181 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4194 | H.R.4194 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999, PROVISION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1997 (PUB. L. 105-276, APPROVED 10/21/98) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY AMENDMENT THAT SPECIFIES THAT ANY LIMITATION ON FUNDING TO EPA OR THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH OR INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 226–198 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 23, 1998 | HR4194 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT ANY LIMITATION ON FUNDS TO THE EPA OR THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO REGULATORY DETERMINATIONS FOR MERCURY EMISSIONS, DREDGING AS A REMEDIATION TOOL, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD QUALITY PROTECTION ACT, REGIONAL HAZE PROGRAM, OR CLEANUP REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES LICENSED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–243 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 24, 1998 | HRES509 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4250; Patient Protection Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 279–143 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 24, 1998 | HR4250 | H.R.4250 BY GINGRICH (R-GA) -- PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS TO PROTECT ACCESS TO CARE AND CONTAIN THE TEXT OF H.R. 3605, PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 212–217 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 24, 1998 | HR4250 | Patient Protection Act | On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Passed | 222–204 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 24, 1998 | HR4250 | Patient Protection Act | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 205–221 | Yea | Yea |
| Jul 24, 1998 | HR4250 | Patient Protection Act | On Passage | Passed | 216–210 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 27, 1998 | HCONRES311 | Honoring the memory of Detective John Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 392–0 | Yea | |
| Jul 28, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GUTKNECHT MOTION TO ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF DETECTIVE GIBSON AND PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CHESTNUT.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Passed | 392–0 | Yea | ||
| Jul 29, 1998 | HRES511 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 629 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 313–108 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR629 | Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 305–117 | Yea | |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | H.R.4194 BY LEWIS, JERRY (R-CA) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999, PROVISION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AGAINST CRIME ACT OF 1997 (PUB. L. 105-276, APPROVED 10/21/98) (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROEMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CANCEL FUNDING FOR THE SPACE STATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 109–323 | Nay | |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HINCHEY AMENDMENT, NUMBERED 22 AND PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT THE VETERANS EQUITABLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION (VERA) SYSTEM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 146–285 | Nay | |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HILLEARY AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES VA GRANTS TO CONSTRUCT STATE EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES BY $21 MILLION AND DECREASES THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FUNDING ACCORDINGLY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 231–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 12B.2(B) OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 214–212 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT, NUMBERED 33 AND PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, TO INCREASE VA MEDICAL CARE FUNDING BY $304 MILLION WITH THE OFFSET FROM FHA MORTGAGES ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE FUNDING.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 351–73 | Yea | |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 164–261 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4194 | VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 259–164 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 29, 1998 | HR4059 | Military Construction Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 417–1 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR4328 | Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 391–25 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HJRES120 | Disapproval of Presidential Waiver for Vietnam | On Passage | Failed | 163–260 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HRES507 | Providing special investigative authority for the Committee on Education and the Workforce | On agreeing to the resolution, as amended | Passed | 222–200 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR STATES TO PROVIDE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION BY MAIL AND INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO REFORM VOTER REGISTRATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 165–260 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED WICKER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATES TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BEFORE RECEIVING A BALLOT FOR VOTING IN AN ELECTION FOR FEDERAL OFFICE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 192–231 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED CALVERT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS NOT RESIDING IN THE DISTRICT OF STATE INVOLVED TO 50 PERCENT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 147–278 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO LINDA SMITH OF WASHINGTON AMENDMENT THAT CLARIFIES THE TERM "EXPRESS ADVOCACY" AND PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR VOTING RECORD AND VOTING GUIDE INFORMATION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 343–84 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED ROHRABACHER AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE WHOSE OPPONENT SPENDS MORE THAT $1,000 IN PERSONAL FUNDS TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ANY LEGAL SOURCE UP TO THE SAME LEVEL AS THE OPPONENT SPENDS IN PERSONAL FUNDS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 155–272 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED PAUL AMENDMENT TO SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM BALLOT PETITION SIGNATURE LIMITS AND RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 62–363 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED PAUL AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THAT CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE CAMPAIGN FINANCING FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUND AGREE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-CANDIDATE FORUMS THAT EXCLUDE CANDIDATES WITH BROAD-BASED PUBLIC SUPPORT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 88–337 | Yea | |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED DELAY AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZEN GROUPS ARE EXEMPT FROM EXPRESS ADVOCACY REQUIREMENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 185–241 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 30, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED PETERSON OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A VOTER ELIGIBILITY PILOT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 165–260 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARR AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF BILINGUAL VOTING MATERIALS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 142–261 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT A COMMUNICATION WITH A SENATOR OR MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES REGARDING A PENDING LEGISLATIVE MATTER TO BE CONSTRUED AS TO ESTABLISH COORDINATION WITH A CANDIDATE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 195–218 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HORN AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW REDUCED POSTAGE RATES FOR PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 117–294 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SHAW AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACCEPTED BY HOUSE CANDIDATES TO COME FROM IN-STATE RESIDENTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 160–253 | Nay | Nay |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KAPTUR AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT ESTABLISHES A CLEARINGHOUSE OF INFORMATION ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 341–74 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT ALLOWS PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES TO MAKE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 385–29 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE STEARNS AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES ANY CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY THAT THE CANDIDATE WILL NOT SOLICIT SOFT MONEY.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 368–44 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WHITFIELD AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE CONTRIBUTION LIMIT TO CANDIDATES FROM INDIVIDUALS FROM $1,000 TO $3,000.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 102–315 | Yea | |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WHITFIELD AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT DEFINES "EXPRESS ADVOCACY" AS A COMMUNICATION THAT ADVOCATES THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE BY CONTAINING A PHRASE SUCH AS A "VOTE FOR", "REELECT", OR "DEFEAT.".) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 173–238 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Jul 31, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENGLISH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENT TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE BUNDLING OF CONTRIBUTIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 134–276 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 3, 1998 | HR3743 | Concerning the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 405–13 | Yea | |
| Aug 3, 1998 | SJRES54 | Finding the Government of Iraq in Unacceptable and Material Breach of its International Obligations | Suspend the rules and pass | Passed | 407–6 | Yea | |
| Aug 3, 1998 | HR2183 | H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAYS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT BANS ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF "SOFT MONEY", IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS ON ISSUE ADVOCACY COMMUNICATIONS, AND CONTAINS THE LANGUAGE OF H.R. 3526, THE BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment, as amended | Agreed to | 237–186 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HCONRES213 | Sense of Congress that the European Union in Unfairly Restricting the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 420–4 | Yea | |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | H.R.4276 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BY $109 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 255–170 | Yea | Yea |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SKAGGS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE $9.4 MILLION FUNDING FOR TV MARTI AND RETAIN $2,000 FOR OTHER INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 172–251 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SOUDER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DRUG COURTS PROGRAM BY $6 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 91–327 | Nay | |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BASS AMENDMENT NUMBERED 10 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM BY $43 MILLION AND TRANSFER $19.5 MILLION OF THAT AMOUNT FOR GRANTS UNDER THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 155–267 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT NUMBERED 9 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO TRANSFER $105 MILLION FROM TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR STATE PRISONERS, AND DRUG COURTS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 149–271 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE GUTKNECHT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM FUNDING BY $6 MILLION AND REDUCE THE PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES PROGRAM FUNDING BY THE SAME AMOUNT.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 136–286 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 4, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE DEGETTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED, OR IN THE CASE OF RAPE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 148–271 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOLLOHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS LANGUAGE THAT FENCES HALF OF THE FY 1999 APPROPRIATION FOR THE DECENNIAL CENSUS UNTIL LEGISLATION RELEASING THE FUNDS IS ENACTED; FACILITATES THE RESOLUTION OF LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING THE CENSUS; AND USES THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TO RESOLVE STATISTICAL ISSUES OF CENSUS METHODOLOGY. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 201–227 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE PALLONE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 44 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL BY $8 MILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 158–267 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ENGEL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES PLANNING (PTFP) PROGRAM BY $5 MILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 168–259 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROYCE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 15 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (ATP) FUNDING OF $180.2 MILLION.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 137–291 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE BARTLETT AMENDMENT NUMBERED 3 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE FUNDING FOR PAYMENT OF ARREARAGES TO MEET OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED NATIONS, AND TO PAY ASSESSED EXPENSES OF INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 151–279 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TALENT AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM BY $7.090 MILLION. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 312–114 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE STEARNS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE $109.2 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PAYMENT OF ARREARAGES TO MEET OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED NATIONS AND TO PAY ASSESSED EXPENSES OF INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 165–261 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE CALLAHAN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT EACH OF THE STATES OF ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, AND MISSISSIPPI HAS EXCLUSIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OVER ALL FISH IN THE GULF OF MEXICO WITHIN 3 LEAGUES OF THE COAST OF THAT STATE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 141–283 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL APPOINTED UNDER TITLE 28, UNITED STATES CODE, IN THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE VIII, CITIZENS PROTECTION, CITED AS THE "CITIZENS PROTECTION ACT OF 1998". .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 249–182 | Yea | Yea |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE TITLE VIII, CITIZENS PROTECTION, CITED AS THE "CITIZENS PROTECTION ACT OF 1998".) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 82–345 | Nay | |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HEFLEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT OR ENFORCE EXECUTIVE ORDER 13087 OF MAY 28, 1998. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 176–252 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KOLBE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT OR ENFORCE EXECUTIVE ORDER 13083 (TITLED "FEDERALISM" AND DATED MAY 14, 1998). .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 417–2 | Yea | |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCINTOSH AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO THE TREATY BETWEEN THE US AND THE USSR ON THE LIMITATION OF ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS ENTERED INTO BY THE UNITED STATES, RUSSIA, KAZAKHSTAN, BELARUS, AND UKRAINE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 240–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 5, 1998 | HR4276 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KUCINICH AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT IN ANY LEGAL ACTION BROUGHT UNDER SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF THE NAFTA IMPLEMENTATION ACT OR THE URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS ACT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–228 | Yea | Yea |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR4276 | Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 225–203 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR2183 | H.R.2183 BY HUTCHINSON, ASA (R-AR) -- BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DOOLITTLE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, REPEALING LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY INDIVIDUALS, POLITICAL PARTIES, AND POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES TO CANDIDATES OR POLITICAL PARTIES.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 131–299 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR2183 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUTCHINSON AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO USE THE TEXT OF H.R. 2183 AND INCREASE LIMITS ON PAC CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES FROM $15,000 TO $20,000 A YEAR AND CLARIFY THAT ALL CANDIDATES MAY ATTEND STATE POLITICAL PARTY FUNDRAISERS IN THEIR HOME STATE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 147–222 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR2183 | Campaign Finance Reform | On Passage | Passed | 252–179 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HRES517 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations for FY 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 220–204 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR4380 | H.R.4380 BY TAYLOR, CHARLES (R-NC) -- FISCAL YEAR 1999 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES $573,000 FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMISSIONS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 187–237 | Yea | Yea |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS FUNDS OTHER THAN FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FOR ABORTIONS. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 180–243 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT REMOVES THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT FOR A PETITION DRIVE OR CIVIL ACTION WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FOR VOTING REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 181–243 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE SECTION 149 THAT REPEALS THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT REINSTATEMENT AMENDMENT ACT OF 1998.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 109–313 | Nay | |
| Aug 6, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ARMEY AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES BOTH TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENHANCED ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADES K THROUGH 12 FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENTS WHOSE FAMILY INCOMES MEET THE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 214–208 | Nay | Nay |
| Aug 7, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TIAHRT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED ON A PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTES NEEDLES FOR THE HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUG AND PREVENT PAYMENTS TO ANY PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CARRY OUT SUCH A PROGRAM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 250–169 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 7, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MORAN AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO CARRY OUT ANY PROGRAM OF DISTRIBUTING STERILE NEEDLES OR SYRINGES FOR THE HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUG.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 173–247 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Aug 7, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LARGENT AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO CARRY OUT A JOINT ADOPTION OF A CHILD BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT RELATED BY BLOOD OR MARRIAGE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 227–192 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 7, 1998 | HR4380 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BILBRAY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 283–138 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Aug 7, 1998 | HR4380 | District of Columbia Appropriations for FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 214–206 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 9, 1998 | HR678 | Thomas Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 397–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 9, 1998 | HR1560 | Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 398–2 | Yea | |
| Sep 9, 1998 | HRES459 | Commemorating 50 Years of Relations Between the United States and the Republic of Korea | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 400–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 10, 1998 | HR2863 | Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act | On Passage | Passed | 322–90 | Yea | |
| Sep 10, 1998 | HR2538 | Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims of 1998 | On Passage | Passed | 223–187 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 10, 1998 | HR3892 | H.R.3892 BY RIGGS (R-CA) -- ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ AMENDMENT TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT THE STATE MAY APPROVE GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY IF IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REGARDING THE EDUCATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, EXCEPT IF IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW OR A FEDERAL COURT ORDER.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 205–208 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 10, 1998 | HR3892 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE RIGGS AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS STATES TO APPROVE GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY IF THE DISTRICT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REGARDING THE EDUCATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 230–184 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 10, 1998 | HR3892 | English Language Fluency Act | On Passage | Passed | 221–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 11, 1998 | HRES525 | Providing for a deliberative review by the Committee on the Judiciary of a communication from an independent counsel, and for the release thereof | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 363–63 | Yea | |
| Sep 14, 1998 | S2206 | Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 346–20 | Yea | |
| Sep 14, 1998 | HCONRES304 | Expressing the Sense of Congress Regarding War Crimes in the former Yugoslavia | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 369–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 14, 1998 | HCONRES254 | Calling on the Government of Cuba to Extradite to the U.S. convicted felon Joanne Chesimard | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 371–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 14, 1998 | HCONRES185 | 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 370–2 | Yea | |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HR4101 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 | Previous question on motion to instruct conferees | Passed | 331–66 | Yea | |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HR4103 | Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 348–61 | Yea | |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HR4103 | Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999 | Motion to close portions of the conference | Passed | 405–2 | Yea | |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HR4328 | Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 249–161 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HR4194 | VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 405–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HJRES117 | Expressing the Sense of Congress that Marijuana is a Dangerous and Addictive Drug and Should not be Legalized for Medicinal Use | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 310–93 | Yea | |
| Sep 15, 1998 | S2073 | Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 280–126 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 15, 1998 | HR4382 | Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 401–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4300 | H.R.4300 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ELIMINATION ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF SHOULD REVISE THE PRIORITY FOR COUNTER DRUG ACTIVITY, MAKING IT SECOND ONLY TO WAR-FIGHTING.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 362–61 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4300 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE REYES AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CLARIFY THAT NOTHING SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AUTHORIZING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE ARMED FORCES IN CONTRAVENTION OF UNITED STATES LAW.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 167–256 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4300 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SHALL ASSIST IN KEEPING ILLEGAL DRUGS OUT OF THE U.S. BY ASSIGNING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ASSIST THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 291–133 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4300 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTIONS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ERADICATION RESOURCES FOR COLOMBIA AND MEXICO, AND TO STRIKE THE SENSE OF CONGRESS PROVISION TO ACCORD U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SERVING IN MEXICO AND MEXICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES THE SAME STATUS AS THEIR RESPECTIVE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PERSONNEL.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 67–354 | Nay | |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4300 | Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act | On Passage | Passed | 384–39 | Yea | |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4550 | H.R.4550 BY PORTMAN (R-OH) -- DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION ACT DRUG-FREE MEDIA CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1998 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1998 DRUG FREE TEENAGE DRIVERS ACT DRUG-FREE PRISONS AND JAILS ACT OF 1998 DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT DRUG-FREE NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ACT OF 1998 DRUG-FREE PARENTS EMPOWERMENT ACT ANTIADDICTION MEDICATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE TAYLOR OF MISSISSIPPI AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES EACH INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED TO AN EMPLOYMENT POSITION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFTER ENACTMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM, UNANNOUNCED DRUG TESTING.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 123–281 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 16, 1998 | HR4550 | Drug Demand Reduction Act | On Passage | Passed | 396–9 | Yea | |
| Sep 17, 1998 | HJRES128 | Making continuing appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 421–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 17, 1998 | HRES542 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4569; Foreign Operations Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 229–188 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 17, 1998 | HR4569 | H.R.4569 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE PORTER AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES SECTION 579 WHICH REPEALS SECTION 907 OF THE FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT PROHIBITING DIRECT U.S. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO AZERBAIJAN.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 231–182 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 17, 1998 | HR4569 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE TORRES AMENDMENT THAT ELIMINATES FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 201–212 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 17, 1998 | HR4569 | Foreign Operations Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 255–161 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 18, 1998 | HR3248 | H.R.3248 BY PITTS (R-PA) -- DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MINK AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES LINES 11 THROUGH 13 ON PAGE 17 THAT REPEAL THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ACT. .) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 200–207 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 18, 1998 | HR3248 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT ESTABLISHES THE "CLASS-SIZE REDUCTION AND TEACHER QUALITY ACT" AND AUTHORIZES $20.8 BILLION, ALLOCATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE STATES, OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 3 TO AN AVERAGE OF 18 STUDENTS PER CLASS AND ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL 100,000 TEACHERS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 190–215 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 18, 1998 | HR3248 | To Provide Dollars to the Classroom | On Passage | Passed | 212–198 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 23, 1998 | HRES545 | Impeachment of Kenneth W. Starr | On Motion to Table the Resolution | Passed | 340–71 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1998 | HRES144 | Bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition | Suspend the Rules and Agree, as amended | Passed | 416–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1998 | HRES505 | Diplomatic Relations with Pacific Island Nations | Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 414–1 | Yea | |
| Sep 23, 1998 | HCONRES315 | Condemn Serbian Atrocities in Kosovo | Suspend the Rules and Agree, as amended | Passed | 410–0 | Yea | |
| Sep 24, 1998 | HR4112 | Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 356–65 | Yea | |
| Sep 24, 1998 | HR3616 | National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 373–50 | Yea | |
| Sep 24, 1998 | HR3736 | H.R.3736 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT TEMPORARILY INCREASES H-1B PROGRAM VISAS FROM 65,000 TO 95,000 IN 1998, 105,000 IN 1999, 115,000 IN 2000; AND THEN RETURNS TO 65,000 IN 2001 IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS. THE INCREASES ARE OFFSET BY A DECREASE IN H-2B VISAS ALLOWED EACH YEAR.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 177–242 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Sep 24, 1998 | HR3736 | Workforce Improvement and Protection Act | On Passage | Passed | 288–133 | Nay | |
| Sep 25, 1998 | HRES552 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4578 and H.R. 4579 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 219–202 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 25, 1998 | HRES552 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4578 and H.R. 4579 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 215–208 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Sep 25, 1998 | HR4578 | H.R.4578 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO TRANSFER 100 PERCENT OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND SURPLUS TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM AND REQUIRE THAT CONGRESS DEFAULT ON PUBLICLY TRADED DEBT OBLIGATIONS BEFORE IT COULD DEFAULT ON ITS OBLIGATIONS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 210–216 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 25, 1998 | HR4578 | Protect Social Security Account | On Passage | Passed | 240–188 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 25, 1998 | HRES553 | Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2621 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 230–193 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 25, 1998 | HR2621 | Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act | On Passage | Failed | 180–243 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 26, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 334–50 | Yea | ||
| Sep 26, 1998 | HR4579 | H.R.4579 BY ARCHER (R-TX) -- TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1998 AMERICAN COMMUNITY RENEWAL ACT OF 1998 RENEWING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE RANGEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT CONTAINS THE TAX CUTS AS IN THE COMMITTEE REPORTED BILL AND ESTABLISHES A TRIGGER MECHANISM UNDER WHICH MOST OF THE TAX CUTS WOULD NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL CONGRESS ENACTS LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM SOLVENCY OF SOCIAL SECURITY. THE TRIGGER MECHANISM WOULD NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS AND THE INCREASE IN THE EARNINGS LIMITATION ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 197–227 | Yea | Yea |
| Sep 26, 1998 | HR4579 | Taxpayer Relief Act | On Passage | Passed | 229–195 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 28, 1998 | HR3891 | Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Failed | 245–167 | Nay | Nay |
| Sep 28, 1998 | HR4103 | Defense Appropriations Act for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 369–43 | Yea | |
| Sep 28, 1998 | HR4060 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 389–25 | Yea | |
| Sep 28, 1998 | HR3150 | Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Passed | 295–119 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 1, 1998 | S2073 | Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act | On Motion to Go to Conference | Passed | 376–36 | Yea | |
| Oct 1, 1998 | HRES563 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 4104 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 106–294 | Nay | |
| Oct 2, 1998 | HRES564 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4274; Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations for F.Y. 1999 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 216–200 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 2, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 346–60 | Yea | ||
| Oct 2, 1998 | HR4101 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 | Recommit the Conference Report with Instructions | Failed | 156–236 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 2, 1998 | HR4101 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 333–53 | Yea | |
| Oct 5, 1998 | HR4614 | New Hampshire Land Conveyance | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 230–168 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 5, 1998 | HR1154 | Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1997 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 190–208 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 5, 1998 | HR4655 | Establishing a Program to Support a Transition to Democracy in Iraq | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 360–38 | Yea | |
| Oct 6, 1998 | HR4194 | VA-HUD Appropriations Act for FY 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 409–14 | Yea | |
| Oct 6, 1998 | HRES575 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committtee on Rules | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 218–206 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 6, 1998 | HR4259 | H.R.4259 BY SNOWBARGER (R-KS) -- HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY AND SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CUMMINGS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO AUTHORIZE HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AND SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE IN ALBUQERQUE, NEW MEXICO TO CONDUCT PERSONNEL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, STIPULATES OVERSIGHT BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, AND REQUIRES THAT THE PROJECTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING RETIREMENT AND BENEFIT PROGRAMS.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | 181–244 | Nay | Yea (against) |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR3694 | FY 1999 Intelligence Authorization | Recommit Conference Report with Instructions | Failed | 148–267 | Yea | |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR3694 | FY 1999 Intelligence Authorization | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 337–83 | Yea | |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HRES573 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4570; Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 225–198 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR4570 | Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act | On Passage | Failed | 123–302 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HRES579 | Waiving points of order against the conference report on H.R. 4104 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 231–194 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR4616 | Designating the Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 425–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR2348 | Designating the Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 421–1 | Yea | |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR4104 | Treasury, Postal Service, Independent Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999 | Recommit Conference Report with Instructions | Failed | 202–226 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 7, 1998 | HR4104 | Treasury, Postal Service, Independent Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 290–137 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 8, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 325–72 | Yea | ||
| Oct 8, 1998 | HRES581 | Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 198–236 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 8, 1998 | HRES581 | Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 258–176 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 8, 1998 | (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 58–349 | Nay | ||
| Oct 8, 1998 | HRES584 | Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 224–201 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 8, 1998 | HRES584 | Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274 | table motion to reconsider | Passed | 231–197 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 8, 1998 | HRES584 | Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 214–209 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 8, 1998 | HRES584 | Further providing for the consideration of H.R. 4274 | table motion to reconsider | Passed | 230–192 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 8, 1998 | HR4274 | H.R.4274 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- FISCAL YEAR 1999 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE GREENWOOD AMENDMENT, TO PROHIBIT TITLE X FUNDING TO A FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDER THAT KNOWINGLY PROVIDES CONTRACEPTIVES TO A MINOR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.) | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | 224–200 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HR3150 | Bankruptcy Reform Act | Recommit Conference Report with Instructions | Failed | 157–266 | Yea | Yea |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HR3150 | Bankruptcy Reform Act | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 300–125 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HRES565 | Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives Regarding the Importance of Mammograms and Biopsies in the Fight Against Breast Cancer | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 424–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HCONRES331 | Expressing the sense of Congress Concerning the Inadequacy of Sewage Infrastructute Facilities in Tijuana, Mexico | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Failed | 250–174 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HRES557 | Expressing Support for U.S. Government Efforts to Identify Holocaust-Era Assets | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 427–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HR3874 | Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Amendments of 1998 | Suspend the rules and agree to Conference Report | Passed | 422–1 | Yea | |
| Oct 9, 1998 | HJRES133 | Further Continuing Approriations, FY 1999 | On Passage | Passed | 421–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE VISCLOSKY MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR.) | Table appeal from ruling of the chair | Passed | 219–204 | Nay | Nay | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HRES589 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 221–201 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HRES588 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 4761; Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 243–179 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HRES592 | Concurrence by the House with amendments in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4110; Veterans Benefits Improvement Act | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 423–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HR4567 | Medicare Home Health Care and Veterans Health Care Improvement Act | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 412–2 | Yea | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HCONRES334 | Taiwan World Health Organization | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 418–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HCONRES320 | Supporting the Baltic People of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 417–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | HR2616 | Charter Schools | Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment | Passed | 369–50 | Yea | |
| Oct 10, 1998 | S852 | National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 271–133 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 12, 1998 | HR3494 | Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act | Suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendments | Passed | 400–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 12, 1998 | HCONRES350 | Calling Upon the President to Respond to the Significant Increase of Steel Imports | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Failed | 153–249 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 12, 1998 | S2095 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 153–248 | Nay | Nay |
| Oct 13, 1998 | HRES494 | Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. has enjoyed the loyalty of the U.S. citizens of Guam | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 410–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 13, 1998 | S1364 | Federal Reports Elimination Act of 1998 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 390–19 | Yea | |
| Oct 13, 1998 | HR4756 | Year 2000 Preparedness Act of 1998 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 407–3 | Yea | |
| Oct 13, 1998 | S1754 | Health Professions Education Partnerships Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 303–102 | Yea | |
| Oct 13, 1998 | S1260 | Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act | Suspend the Rules and Agree to Conference Report | Passed | 319–82 | Yea | |
| Oct 13, 1998 | S1722 | Women’s Health Research and Prevention Amendments | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 401–1 | Yea | |
| Oct 14, 1998 | HR3963 | Sell Canyon Ferry Reservoir Cabins | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 217–181 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 14, 1998 | HR559 | Add Bronchiolo-Alveolar Carcinoma to Service-Connected Diseases | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 400–0 | Yea | |
| Oct 15, 1998 | HRES598 | Steel Imports | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 345–44 | Yea | |
| Oct 15, 1998 | S1733 | To require the Commissioner of Social Security and Food Stamp Agencies to take certain actions to ensure that food stamp coupons are not issued for deceased individuals | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 386–1 | Yea | |
| Oct 15, 1998 | S2133 | To preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 201–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 15, 1998 | S1132 | Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 194–190 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 20, 1998 | HRES605 | Waiving points of order against the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4328 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 333–88 | Yea | |
| Oct 20, 1998 | HRES604 | Providing for the consideration of S. 1132 and S. 2133 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 229–189 | Yea | Nay (against) |
| Oct 20, 1998 | HR4328 | Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY 1999 | On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Passed | 333–95 | Yea | |
| Dec 17, 1998 | HRES612 | Supporting United States Troops in the Persian Gulf | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 417–5 | Yea | |
| Dec 18, 1998 | (HOUSE REJECTED MOTION TO ADJOURN.) | On Motion to Adjourn | Failed | 183–225 | Yea | Yea | |
| Dec 19, 1998 | (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1998.) | On Approving the Journal | Passed | 277–125 | Yea | Nay (against) | |
| Dec 19, 1998 | HRES611 | H.RES.611 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- RESOLUTION IMPEACHING WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (HOUSE TABLED THE GEPHARDT MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. RES. 611 WITH INSTRUCTIONS.) | Table appeal from ruling of the chair | Passed | 230–204 | Nay | Nay |
| Dec 19, 1998 | HRES611 | (HOUSE AGREED TO ARTICLE I, OF H. RES. 611: IN HIS CONDUCT WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS WILLFULLY CORRUPTED AND MANIPULATED THE JUDICIAL PROCESS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR HIS PERSONAL GAIN AND EXONERATION, IMPEDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, IN THAT: ON AUGUST 17, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON SWORE TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH BEFORE A FEDERAL GRAND JURY OF THE UNITED STATES. CONTRARY TO THAT OATH, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WILLFULLY PROVIDED PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY TO THE GRAND JURY CONCERNING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THE NATURE AND DETAILS OF HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH A SUBORDINATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE; (2) PRIOR PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY HE GAVE IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM; (3) PRIOR FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS HE ALLOWED HIS ATTORNEY TO MAKE TO A FEDERAL JUDGE IN THAT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION; AND (4) HIS CORRUPT EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES AND TO IMPEDE THE DISCOVERY OF EVIDENCE IN THAT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION. IN DOING THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENCY, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT, WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .) | Adopting the First Article | Agreed to | 228–206 | Nay | Nay |
| Dec 19, 1998 | HRES611 | (HOUSE REJECTED ARTICLE II, OF H. RES. 611: IN HIS CONDUCT WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS WILLFULLY CORRUPTED AND MANIPULATED THE JUDICIAL PROCESS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR HIS PERSONAL GAIN AND EXONERATION, IMPEDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, IN THAT: (1) ON DECEMBER 23, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN SWORN ANSWERS TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS ASKED AS PART OF A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM, WILLFULLY PROVIDED PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS DEEMED RELEVANT BY A FEDERAL JUDGE CONCERNING CONDUCT AND PROPOSED CONDUCT WITH SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEES. (2) ON JANUARY 17, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON SWORE UNDER OATH TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH IN A DEPOSITION GIVEN AS PART OF A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM. CONTRARY TO THAT OATH, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WILLFULLY PROVIDED PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS DEEMED RELEVANT BY A FEDERAL JUDGE CONCERNING THE NATURE AND DETAILS OF HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH A SUBORDINATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE, HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THAT EMPLOYEE'S INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM, AND HIS CORRUPT EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF THAT EMPLOYEE. IN ALL OF THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENCY, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT, WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .) | Adopting the Second Article | Failed | 205–229 | Nay | Nay |
| Dec 19, 1998 | HRES611 | (HOUSE AGREED TO ARTICLE III, OF H. RES. 611: IN HIS CONDUCT WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS PREVENTED, OBSTRUCTED, AND IMPEDED THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND HAS TO THAT END ENGAGED PERSONALLY, AND THROUGH HIS SUBORDINATES AND AGENTS, IN A COURSE OF CONDUCT OR SCHEME DESIGNED TO DELAY, IMPEDE, COVER UP, AND CONCEAL THE EXISTENCE OF EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY RELATED TO A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM IN A DULY INSTITUTED JUDICIAL PROCEEDING. THE MEANS USED TO IMPLEMENT THIS COURSE OF CONDUCT OR SCHEME INCLUDED ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTS: (1) ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ENCOURAGED A WITNESS IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM TO EXECUTE A SWORN AFFIDAVIT IN THAT PROCEEDING THAT HE KNEW TO BE PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING. (2) ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ENCOURAGED A WITNESS IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM TO GIVE PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING TESTIMONY IF AND WHEN CALLED TO TESTIFY PERSONALLY IN THAT PROCEEDING. (3) ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 28, 1997, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ENGAGED IN, ENCOURAGED, OR SUPPORTED A SCHEME TO CONCEAL EVIDENCE THAT HAD BEEN SUBPOENAED IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM. (4) BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 7, 1997, AND CONTINUING THROUGH AND INCLUDING JANUARY 14, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON INTENSIFIED AND SUCCEEDED IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE JOB ASSISTANCE TO A WITNESS IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM IN ORDER TO CORRUPTLY PREVENT THE TRUTHFUL TESTIMONY OF THAT WITNESS IN THAT PROCEEDING AT A TIME WHEN THE TRUTHFUL TESTIMONY OF THAT WITNESS WOULD HAVE BEEN HARMFUL TO HIM. (5) ON JANUARY 17, 1998, AT HIS DEPOSITION IN A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CORRUPTLY ALLOWED HIS ATTORNEY TO MAKE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS TO A FEDERAL JUDGE CHARACTERIZING AN AFFIDAVIT, IN ORDER TO PREVENT QUESTIONING DEEMED RELEVANT BY THE JUDGE. SUCH FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS WERE SUBSEQUENTLY ACKNOWLEDGED BY HIS ATTORNEY IN A COMMUNICATION TO THAT JUDGE. (6) ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 18 AND JANUARY 20-21, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON RELATED A FALSE AND MISLEADING ACCOUNT OF EVENTS RELEVANT TO A FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM TO A POTENTIAL WITNESS IN THAT PROCEEDING, IN ORDER TO CORRUPTLY INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF THAT WITNESS. (7) ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 21, 23 AND 26, 1998, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON MADE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS TO POTENTIAL WITNESSES IN A FEDERAL GRAND JURY PROCEEDING IN ORDER TO CORRUPTLY INFLUENCE THE TESTIMONY OF THOSE WITNESSES. THE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS MADE BY WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WERE REPEATED BY THE WITNESSES TO THE GRAND JURY, CAUSING THE GRAND JURY TO RECEIVE FALSE AND MISLEADING INFORMATION. IN ALL OF THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENCY, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT, WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .) | Adopting the Third Article | Agreed to | 221–212 | Nay | Nay |
| Dec 19, 1998 | HRES611 | (HOUSE REJECTED ARTICLE IV, OF H. RES. 611: USING THE POWERS AND INFLUENCE OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN VIOLATION OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL OATH FAITHFULLY TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND, TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY, PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND IN DISREGARD OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO TAKE CARE THAT THE LAWS BE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED, HAS ENGAGED IN CONDUCT THAT RESULTED IN MISUSE AND ABUSE OF HIS HIGH OFFICE, IMPAIRED THE DUE AND PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL INQUIRIES, AND CONTRAVENED THE AUTHORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AND THE TRUTH SEEKING PURPOSE OF A COORDINATE INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINNG, IN THAT, AS PRESIDENT, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON REFUSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND TO CERTAIN WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION AND WILLFULLY MADE PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING SWORN STATEMENTS IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION PROPOUNDED TO HIM AS PART OF THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY AUTHORIZED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, IN REFUSING AND FAILING TO RESPOND AND IN MAKING PERJURIOUS, FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS, ASSUMED TO HIMSELF FUNCTIONS AND JUDGMENTS NECESSARY TO THE EXERCISE OF THE SOLE POWER OF IMPEACHMENT VESTED BY THE CONSTITUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXHIBITED CONTEMPT FOR THE INQUIRY. IN DOING THIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSO CLINTON HAS UNDERMINED THE INTEGRITY OF HIS OFFICE, HAS BROUGHT DISREPUTE ON THE PRESIDENT, HAS BETRAYED HIS TRUST AS PRESIDENT, AND HAS ACTED IN A MANNER SUBVERSIVE OF THE RULE OF LAW AND JUSTICE, TO THE MANIFEST INJURY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREFORE, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, BY SUCH CONDUCT WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND TRIAL, AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD AND ENJOY ANY OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST, OR PROFIT UNDER THE UNITED STATES. .) | Adopting the Fourth Article | Failed | 148–285 | Nay | Nay |
| Dec 19, 1998 | HRES614 | Appointment of Managers | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 228–190 | Nay | Nay |
Sources
Where the roll calls above came from.
- Congressional roll-call votes · Voteview (UCLA)
- Roll call votes · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
- Roll call votes · U.S. Senate
The source keys each vote to its own member id, not to this page. A term is listed here only where the member's name matches and an independent check agrees: an office in that chamber on Jim Traficant's record, overlapping the term wherever the record dates it, or the same person already matched that way under another member id.
