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House roll call 141 · 104th Congress · Feb 21, 1995

H.R.831 by archer (r-TX) -- internal revenue code of 1986, amendment (pub. L. 104-7, approved 4/11/95) (house rejected the mcdermott amendment in the nature of

On Feb 21, 1995, the House voted 191–234 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 831). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–224, Democrats 188–10, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
191
No
234
Did not vote
20
Date
Feb 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 224 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 831: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals, to repeal the provision permitting nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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