Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995

On Oct 26, 1995, the House voted 227–203 on “On Passage” (HR 2491). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–10, Democrats 4–192, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 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: 227
No: 203
Did not vote: 15
Date: Oct 26, 1995

By party

Republicans223 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 192 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Ray H. Lahood R-IL voted no
Constance A. Morella R-MD 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
Sherwood Louis Boehlert R-NY voted no
John Michael Mchugh R-NY voted no
Steven C. Latourette R-OH 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, “Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995: House Vote, Oct 26, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-726/budget-reconciliation-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).