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House roll call 538 · 104th Congress · Jul 21, 1995

(house rejected the obey amendment that sought to provide that funds under the market promotion program may only be made available to organizations that qualify

On Jul 21, 1995, the House voted 176–229 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1976). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 88–127, Democrats 87–102, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 175 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
176
No
229
Did not vote
40
Date
Jul 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 127 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 102 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 95 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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