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House roll call 839 · 103rd Congress · Jun 15, 1994

(house rejected the fawell amendment that sought to eliminate funding for the repairs and alterations to the federal courthouse in providence, rhode island, and

On Jun 15, 1994, the House voted 136–273 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4539). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 7–230, Republicans 129–45, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
136
No
273
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 15, 1994

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 45 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 230 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4539: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, 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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