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House roll call 135 · 104th Congress · Feb 16, 1995

(house rejected the leach amendment that sought to reaffirm Congress' power to declare war and the President's authority as commander-in-chief; and to strike TH

On Feb 16, 1995, the House voted 158–267 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 7). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 7–222, Democrats 150–45, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
158
No
267
Did not vote
20
Date
Feb 16, 1995

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 222 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats150 yes · 45 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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Capitol Receipts, “(house rejected the leach amendment that…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-135/house-rejected-the-leach-amendment-that-sought-to-reaffirm (accessed 2026-10-17).