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House roll call 527 · 104th Congress · Jul 20, 1995

(house rejected the castle amendment that sought to reduce by $3 million funds for consolidated farm service agency salaries and expenses; reducing by $17 milli

On Jul 20, 1995, the House voted 96–332 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1976). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 67–163, Democrats 28–169, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 95 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
96
No
332
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 20, 1995

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 163 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 169 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

The bill

H.R. 1976: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs 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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Capitol Receipts, “(house rejected the castle amendment that…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-527/house-rejected-the-castle-amendment-that-sought-to-reduce (accessed 2026-10-17).