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House roll call 298 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1995

(house rejected the brown of california amendment that sought to delete provisions providing for an overall cap on fiscal year 1996, 1997, and 1998 spending for

On May 2, 1995, the House voted 155–257 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 655). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–222, Democrats 153–35, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
257
Did not vote
33
Date
May 2, 1995

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 222 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 35 no · 20 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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