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House roll call 563 · 103rd Congress · Nov 18, 1993

(house rejected the smith of new jersey amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to specify that actions prohibited must occur near a clinic, or near

On Nov 18, 1993, the House voted 177–251 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 796). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 44–214, Republicans 133–40, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
177
No
251
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 18, 1993

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 40 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 214 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

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, “(house rejected the smith of new jersey…: House Vote, Nov 18, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-563/house-rejected-the-smith-of-new-jersey-amendment-in (accessed 2026-10-17).