Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1996

On Sep 28, 1996, the House voted 398–5 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 1332). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 218–5, Democrats 179–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 398
No: 5
Did not vote: 42
Date: Sep 28, 1996

By party

Republicans218 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats179 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George P. Radanovich R-CA voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Wes Cooley R-OR voted no
Steve Stockman R-TX 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, “Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1996: House Vote, Sep 28, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1317/omnibus-insular-areas-act-of-1996 (accessed 2026-10-17).