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House roll call 270 · 103rd Congress · Jun 28, 1993

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On Jun 28, 1993, the House voted 193–220 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2491). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 140–108, Republicans 55–112, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 163 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
193
No
220
Did not vote
30
Date
Jun 28, 1993

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 112 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 108 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 83 more.

The bill

H.R. 2491: Making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, 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, “(house rejected the roemer amendment that…: House Vote, Jun 28, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-270/house-rejected-the-roemer-amendment-that-sought-to-eliminate (accessed 2026-10-17).

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