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House roll call 217 · 104th Congress · Mar 9, 1995

(house rejected the hoke amendment that sought to provide that, if punitive damages of more than $250,000 are awarded in a civil liability action, 75 percent of

On Mar 9, 1995, the House voted 162–265 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 956). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 132–93, Democrats 30–171, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
162
No
265
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 9, 1995

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 93 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 171 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 43 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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