Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act

On Sep 18, 1996, the House voted 401–4 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3923). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–4, Democrats 183–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: Passed
Yes: 401
No: 4
Did not vote: 40
Date: Sep 18, 1996

By party

Republicans217 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats183 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Lee Stump R-AZ voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Melton D. (Mel) Hancock R-MO voted no
Wes Cooley R-OR voted no

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, “Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act: House Vote, Sep 18, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1284/aviation-disaster-family-assistance-act (accessed 2026-10-17).