Providing for consideration of H. R. 2149; Ocean Shipping Reform Act

On May 1, 1996, the House voted 422–0 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 419). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 231–0, Democrats 190–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 422
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 1, 1996

By party

Republicans231 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats190 yes · 0 no · 18 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, “Providing for consideration of H. R. 2149…: House Vote, May 1, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1008/providing-for-consideration-of-h-r-2149-ocean-shipping (accessed 2026-10-17).