Public Law 105-100
Official title: “Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 203 to 202 on October 9, 1997, with 1 member voting Present and 28 who did not vote.
The Senate passed it without objection on November 13, 1997. No individual votes are recorded.
It became law on November 19, 1997.
The question on the official record: House, “On Passage”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 203 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| House Democrats | 0 | 190 | 0 | 16 |
| House independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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