Providing for the further consideration of H.R. 956; Common Sense Product Product Liability Reform Act of 1995

On Mar 9, 1995, the House voted 234–191 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 109). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–1, Democrats 11–189, Independents 0–1. 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: Passed
Yes: 234
No: 191
Did not vote: 20
Date: Mar 9, 1995

By party

Republicans223 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats11 yes · 189 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Gary Adrian Condit D-CA voted yes
John Nathan Deal D-GA voted yes
Henry Scott (Scotty) Baesler D-KY voted yes
Collin Clark Peterson D-MN voted yes
Patsy Ann (Pat) Danner D-MO voted yes
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted yes
William K. Brewster D-OK voted yes
Lindsey O. Graham R-SC voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Preston M. (Pete) Geren D-TX voted yes
Gregory H. Laughlin D-TX voted yes
Charles Walter Stenholm D-TX voted yes

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, “Providing for the further consideration of…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-210/providing-for-the-further-consideration-of-h-r-956 (accessed 2026-10-17).