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House roll call 253 · 104th Congress · Mar 22, 1995

(house agreed to the smith of new jersey amendment that allows families on welfare to receive additional benefits, limited to particular goods and services used

On Mar 22, 1995, the House voted 352–80 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 218–11, Democrats 133–69, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 80 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
Agreed to
Yes
352
No
80
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 22, 1995

By party

  • Republicans218 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats133 yes · 69 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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