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House roll call 941 · 104th Congress · Mar 20, 1996

(house agreed to the gallegly amendment that gives states the option to deny public education to illegal aliens; and provides that states, if asked, would be re

On Mar 20, 1996, the House voted 257–163 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2202). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 213–20, Democrats 44–142, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
Agreed to
Yes
257
No
163
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 20, 1996

By party

  • Republicans213 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 142 no · 22 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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