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House roll call 1043 · 104th Congress · May 16, 1996

(house rejected the orton amendment, in the nature of substitute, that sought to achieve a balanced budget by 2002, reduce defense spending, achieve savings in

On May 16, 1996, the House voted 130–295 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HCONRES 178). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 20–209, Democrats 110–85, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
130
No
295
Did not vote
20
Date
May 16, 1996

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 209 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats110 yes · 85 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

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, “(house rejected the orton amendment, in the…: House Vote, May 16, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1043/house-rejected-the-orton-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).