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House roll call 172 · 104th Congress · Feb 28, 1995

(house rejected the barton of texas amendment that sought to establish a petition process under which affected businesses, individuals or other parties could pe

On Feb 28, 1995, the House voted 206–220 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1022). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 167–61, Democrats 39–158, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
206
No
220
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 28, 1995

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 61 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 158 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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