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House roll call 1250 · 104th Congress · Jul 31, 1996

H.R.2823 by gilchrest (r-MD) -- international dolphin conservation program act (house rejected the studds amendment that sought to allow tuna destined for U.S.

On Jul 31, 1996, the House voted 161–260 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2823). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 25–202, Democrats 135–58, 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
161
No
260
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 31, 1996

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 202 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 58 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R.2823 by gilchrest (r-MD)…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1250/h-r-2823-by-gilchrest-r-md-international-dolphin (accessed 2026-10-17).