Personal Responsibility Act of 1995

On Dec 21, 1995, the House voted 240–182 on “Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair” (HR 4). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 233–0, Democrats 7–181, Independents 0–1. 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: Passed
Yes: 240
No: 182
Did not vote: 23
Date: Dec 21, 1995

By party

Republicans233 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 181 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Anthony Charles Beilenson D-CA voted yes
David Evans Skaggs D-CO voted yes
Harry A. Johnston II D-FL voted yes
Lee Herbert Hamilton D-IN voted yes
Andrew Jacobs Jr. D-IN voted yes
Gillespie V. (Sonny) Montgomery D-MS voted yes
John Patrick Williams D-MT 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, “Personal Responsibility Act of 1995: House Vote, Dec 21, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-857/personal-responsibility-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).