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House roll call 87 · 104th Congress · Feb 6, 1995

(house rejected the waters amendment that sought to allow the President to rescind any provision which he determines would yield at least 20 percent of its bene

On Feb 6, 1995, the House voted 144–280 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–225, Democrats 143–55, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
144
No
280
Did not vote
21
Date
Feb 6, 1995

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 225 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats143 yes · 55 no · 10 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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