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House roll call 312 · 104th Congress · May 11, 1995

(house rejected the defazio amendment that sought to exempt certain naval facilities from adhering to the water quality standards language.)

On May 11, 1995, the House voted 126–294 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 961). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–223, Democrats 124–71, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
126
No
294
Did not vote
25
Date
May 11, 1995

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 223 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats124 yes · 71 no · 13 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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