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House roll call 940 · 104th Congress · Mar 20, 1996

(house rejected the velazquez amendment that sought to strike provisions that bar U.S. Citizens from receiving benefits such as afdc, food stamps, and medicaid,

On Mar 20, 1996, the House voted 151–269 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2202). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 21–211, Democrats 129–58, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
151
No
269
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 20, 1996

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 211 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats129 yes · 58 no · 21 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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