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House roll call 462 · 103rd Congress · Sep 30, 1993

H.R.3116 by murtha (d-pa) -- department of defense appropriations act, 1994 (pub. L. 103-139, approved 11/11/93) (house rejected the penny amendment that sought

On Sep 30, 1993, the House voted 174–248 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3116). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 144–111, Republicans 33–137, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
174
No
248
Did not vote
20
Date
Sep 30, 1993

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 137 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats144 yes · 111 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

The bill

H.R. 3116: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, 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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