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House roll call 70 · 103rd Congress · Mar 16, 1993

Merchant seamen reemployment rights

On Mar 16, 1993, the House voted 403–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass” (HR 1109). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 242–0, Republicans 160–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result
Passed
Yes
403
No
0
Did not vote
43
Date
Mar 16, 1993

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Merchant seamen reemployment rights: House Vote, Mar 16, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-70/merchant-seamen-reemployment-rights (accessed 2026-10-17).