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House roll call 477 · 104th Congress · Jul 12, 1995

(house rejected the volkmer amendment that sought to reduce by $8 million funding for energy supply, research and development activities.)

On Jul 12, 1995, the House voted 148–275 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1905). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 12–217, Democrats 135–58, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
148
No
275
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 12, 1995

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 217 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 58 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1905: Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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