Medicare Preservation Act of 1995

On Oct 19, 1995, the House voted 231–201 on “On Passage” (HR 2425). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 227–6, Democrats 4–194, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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: Passed
Yes: 231
No: 201
Did not vote: 13
Date: Oct 19, 1995

By party

Republicans227 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 194 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Ross Lightfoot R-IA voted no
Peter Gerard Torkildsen R-MA voted no
Gillespie V. (Sonny) Montgomery D-MS voted yes
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted yes
Frank A. Lobiondo R-NJ voted no
Hugh James Saxton R-NJ voted no
Christopher Henry Smith R-NJ voted no
Richard Zimmer R-NJ voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Preston M. (Pete) Geren D-TX voted yes

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, “Medicare Preservation Act of 1995: House Vote, Oct 19, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-714/medicare-preservation-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).