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House roll call 1195 · 104th Congress · Jul 18, 1996

(house rejected the tanner amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to reform the nation's welfare system, provide vouchers to assist children whose

On Jul 18, 1996, the House voted 168–258 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3734). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 9–221, Democrats 159–36, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
168
No
258
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 18, 1996

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 221 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 36 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3734: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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