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House roll call 537 · 104th Congress · Jul 21, 1995

(house rejected the zimmer amendment that sought to prohibit use of funds to pay the salaries of personnel who carry out the commodity credit corporation market

On Jul 21, 1995, the House voted 154–261 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1976). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 96–125, Democrats 57–136, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 153 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
154
No
261
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 125 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 136 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 73 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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