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House roll call 997 · 104th Congress · Apr 24, 1996

National Wildlife Refuge Act

On Apr 24, 1996, the House voted 287–138 on “On Passage” (HR 1675). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 214–18, Democrats 73–119, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
Passed
Yes
287
No
138
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 24, 1996

By party

  • Republicans214 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 119 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “National Wildlife Refuge Act: House Vote, Apr 24, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-997/national-wildlife-refuge-act (accessed 2026-10-17).