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House roll call 1255 · 104th Congress · Aug 1, 1996

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On Aug 1, 1996, the House voted 178–250 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 123). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 6–226, Democrats 171–24, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
178
No
250
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 1, 1996

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 226 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 24 no · 13 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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