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House roll call 1196 · 104th Congress · Jul 18, 1996

Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996

On Jul 18, 1996, the House voted 203–220 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3734). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 7–220, Democrats 195–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
203
No
220
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 18, 1996

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 220 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996: House Vote, Jul 18, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1196/welfare-and-medicaid-reform-act-of-1996 (accessed 2026-10-17).