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House roll call 1033 · 104th Congress · May 14, 1996

H.R.3230 by spence (r-SC) -- national defense authorization act for fiscal year 1997 reserve forces revitalization act of 1996 sikes act improvement amendments

On May 14, 1996, the House voted 192–225 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3230). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 38–189, Democrats 153–36, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
192
No
225
Did not vote
28
Date
May 14, 1996

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 189 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 36 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3230: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1997 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1997, 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R.3230 by spence (r-SC) -- national…: House Vote, May 14, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1033/h-r-3230-by-spence-r-sc-national-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).