Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998
Official title: “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 233 to 171 on October 24, 1997, with 29 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 84 to 14 on October 28, 1997, with 2 senators who did not vote.
It became law on November 14, 1997.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 2107”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 130 | 77 | 0 | 19 |
| House Democrats | 103 | 93 | 0 | 10 |
| House independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 48 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate Democrats | 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
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