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House roll call 216 · 104th Congress · Mar 9, 1995

(house rejected the furse amendment that sought to strike provisions establishing a cap on punitive damages.)

On Mar 9, 1995, the House voted 155–272 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 956). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–218, Democrats 149–54, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
155
No
272
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 9, 1995

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 218 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 54 no · 5 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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