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House roll call 937 · 104th Congress · Mar 20, 1996

H.R.2202 by smith, lamar (r-TX) -- immigration in the national interest act of 1995 (house rejected the beilenson amendment that sought to delete the $12 millio

On Mar 20, 1996, the House voted 120–291 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2202). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 4–223, Democrats 116–67, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
120
No
291
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 20, 1996

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 223 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 67 no · 25 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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