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House roll call 100 · 104th Congress · Feb 8, 1995

(house rejected the watt of north carolina amendment that sought to permit state prisoners sentenced to death or to prison to file a second federal habeas petit

On Feb 8, 1995, the House voted 151–280 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 729). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–228, Democrats 150–52, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
151
No
280
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 8, 1995

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 228 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats150 yes · 52 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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