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House roll call 901 · 104th Congress · Feb 28, 1996

(house rejected the miller of florida amendment that sought to phase out the sugar program over five years by establishing loan rates for cane and beet sugar TH

On Feb 28, 1996, the House voted 208–217 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2854). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 133–102, Democrats 75–114, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 177 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
208
No
217
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 28, 1996

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 102 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 114 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 97 more.

The bill

H.R. 2854: To modify the operation of certain agricultural programs.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “(house rejected the miller of florida…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-901/house-rejected-the-miller-of-florida-amendment-that-sought (accessed 2026-10-17).