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House roll call 1057 · 104th Congress · May 23, 1996

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On May 23, 1996, the House voted 267–161 on “Question of consideration of the amendment”. Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 76–156, Democrats 190–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
Passed
Yes
267
No
161
Did not vote
17
Date
May 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans76 yes · 156 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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