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House roll call 1181 · 104th Congress · Jul 12, 1996

Defense of Marriage Act

On Jul 12, 1996, the House voted 164–249 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3396). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 30–196, Democrats 133–53, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
164
No
249
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 12, 1996

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 196 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats133 yes · 53 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

The bill

H.R. 3396: To define and protect the institution of marriage.

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, “Defense of Marriage Act: House Vote, Jul 12, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1181/defense-of-marriage-act (accessed 2026-10-17).