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House roll call 1186 · 104th Congress · Jul 17, 1996

(house rejected the hoyer amendment that sought to remove the restrictions on abortions under the federal employee health benefit program.)

On Jul 17, 1996, the House voted 184–238 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3756). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 36–195, Democrats 147–43, Independents 1–0. 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
184
No
238
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 17, 1996

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 195 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats147 yes · 43 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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