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House roll call 142 · 104th Congress · Feb 21, 1995

Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the Self-Employed

On Feb 21, 1995, the House voted 180–245 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 831). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 4–222, Democrats 175–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
180
No
245
Did not vote
20
Date
Feb 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 222 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats175 yes · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “Deduction of Health Insurance Costs for the…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-142/deduction-of-health-insurance-costs-for-the-self-employed (accessed 2026-10-17).