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House roll call 1044 · 104th Congress · May 16, 1996

(house rejected the sabo amendment, in the nature of a substitute, that sought to achieve a balanced budget by 2002, reduce defense, veterans, and discretionary

On May 16, 1996, the House voted 117–304 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HCONRES 178). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–225, Democrats 116–78, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
117
No
304
Did not vote
24
Date
May 16, 1996

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 225 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 78 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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