Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995

On Nov 17, 1995, the House voted 237–189 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (HR 2491). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 232–1, Democrats 5–187, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 237
No: 189
Did not vote: 19
Date: Nov 17, 1995

By party

Republicans232 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 187 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Allison Hayes D-LA voted yes
Gillespie V. (Sonny) Montgomery D-MS voted yes
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Christopher Henry Smith 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, “Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995: House Vote, Nov 17, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-794/budget-reconciliation-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).