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House roll call 904 · 104th Congress · Feb 29, 1996

(house rejected the dooley amendment that sought to reserve $1.9 billion over seven years from funding authorized for market transition contracts to allow the s

On Feb 29, 1996, the House voted 163–260 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2854). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 4–229, Democrats 158–31, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
163
No
260
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 29, 1996

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 229 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats158 yes · 31 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

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

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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