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House roll call 215 · 104th Congress · Mar 9, 1995

(house rejected the watt of north carolina amendment that sought to strike the "clear and convincing" burden of proof required in proving that punitive damages

On Mar 9, 1995, the House voted 150–278 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 956). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–225, Democrats 149–53, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
150
No
278
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 9, 1995

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 225 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 53 no · 6 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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