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House roll call 161 · 103rd Congress · May 19, 1993

(house rejected the stearns amendment that sought to make a 10 percent across the board reduction in each amount authorized to be appropriated; and add a $100,0

On May 19, 1993, the House voted 203–220 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 820). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 31–223, Republicans 172–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
203
No
220
Did not vote
18
Date
May 19, 1993

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 223 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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