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House roll call 176 · 103rd Congress · May 25, 1993

Authorizing U.S. Forces in somalia

On May 25, 1993, the House voted 243–179 on “On Passage” (SJRES 45). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 239–9, Republicans 3–170, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
243
No
179
Did not vote
24
Date
May 25, 1993

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 170 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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