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House roll call 1056 · 103rd Congress · Oct 4, 1994

California desert protection

On Oct 4, 1994, the House voted 141–277 on “Motion to commit to committee” (S 21). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 4–240, Republicans 137–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
141
No
277
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 4, 1994

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 37 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 240 no · 21 didn’t vote

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-1056/california-desert-protection (accessed 2026-10-16).

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