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House roll call 869 · 104th Congress · Jan 3, 1996

National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996

On Jan 3, 1996, the House voted 240–156 on “Passage, the Objections of the President Notwithstanding” (HR 1530). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 206–16, Democrats 34–139, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
240
No
156
Did not vote
49
Date
Jan 3, 1996

By party

  • Republicans206 yes · 16 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 139 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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