H R 1995 author(s): martinez of california substitute amendment question: on agreeing to the amendment teacher empowerment act

On Jul 20, 1999, the House voted 207–217 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1995). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–215, Democrats 203–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Failed
Yes: 207
No: 217
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jul 20, 1999

By party

Republicans3 yes · 215 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats203 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Brian P. Bilbray R-CA voted yes
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted yes
John Michael Mchugh R-NY voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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