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House roll call 40 · 103rd Congress · Feb 24, 1993

Federal employees political activities act of 1993

On Feb 24, 1993, the House voted 275–142 on “Suspend the rules and pass as amended” (HR 20). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 246–2, Republicans 28–140, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
275
No
142
Did not vote
29
Date
Feb 24, 1993

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 140 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 2 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 20: To amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Federal employees political activities act…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-40/federal-employees-political-activities-act-of-1993 (accessed 2026-10-17).