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House roll call 776 · 103rd Congress · May 19, 1994

(house rejected the fawell amendment that sought to strike provisions which place restrictions on the amount of evidence each side may present in a black lung b

On May 19, 1994, the House voted 181–235 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2108). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 25–222, Republicans 156–15, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
181
No
235
Did not vote
27
Date
May 19, 1994

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 222 no · 18 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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