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House roll call 85 · 104th Congress · Feb 3, 1995

(house rejected the wise amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to provide that rescissions proposed by the President must be voted on by Congress

On Feb 3, 1995, the House voted 167–246 on “On agreeing to the amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 6–214, Democrats 160–32, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
167
No
246
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 3, 1995

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 214 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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