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House roll call 1054 · 103rd Congress · Oct 4, 1994

California desert protection

On Oct 4, 1994, the House voted 265–144 on “On ordering previous question on the motion” (S 21). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 232–1, Republicans 32–143, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
Passed
Yes
265
No
144
Did not vote
37
Date
Oct 4, 1994

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 143 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 1 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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-1054/california-desert-protection (accessed 2026-10-16).

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