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House roll call 559 · 103rd Congress · Nov 18, 1993

Mineral exploration and development act

On Nov 18, 1993, the House voted 148–270 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 322). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 11–237, Republicans 137–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
148
No
270
Did not vote
28
Date
Nov 18, 1993

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 32 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 237 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “Mineral exploration and development act: House Vote, Nov 18, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-559/mineral-exploration-and-development-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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