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House roll call 535 · 104th Congress · Jul 21, 1995

(house rejected the sanford amendment that sought to prohibit use of funds for the construction of a new office facility campus at the beltsville agricultural r

On Jul 21, 1995, the House voted 199–221 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1976). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 158–64, Democrats 41–156, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
199
No
221
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans158 yes · 64 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 156 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 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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