Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995

On Oct 30, 1995, the House voted 198–219 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 2491). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 6–218, Democrats 191–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 198
No: 219
Did not vote: 28
Date: Oct 30, 1995

By party

Republicans6 yes · 218 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Albert Smith Leach R-IA voted yes
Harris W. Fawell R-IL voted yes
Peter Gerard Torkildsen R-MA voted yes
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted no
Margaret Scafati Roukema R-NJ voted yes
Benjamin Arthur Gilman R-NY voted yes
Sherwood Louis Boehlert R-NY 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 30, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-727/budget-reconciliation-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).