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House roll call 1053 · 103rd Congress · Oct 4, 1994

California desert protection

On Oct 4, 1994, the House voted 144–259 on “Motion to table” (S 21). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 2–226, Republicans 142–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
144
No
259
Did not vote
43
Date
Oct 4, 1994

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 226 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 21: A bill to designate certain lands in the California Desert as wilderness, to establish Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks, and for other purposes.

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, “California desert protection: House Vote, Oct 4, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-1053/california-desert-protection (accessed 2026-10-15).

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