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House roll call 778 · 103rd Congress · May 19, 1994

(house rejected the barrett of nebraska amendment that sought to establish a federal black lung advisory committee to examine state worker compensation laws to

On May 19, 1994, the House voted 162–261 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2108). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 2–249, Republicans 160–15, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 17 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
162
No
261
Did not vote
19
Date
May 19, 1994

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 249 no · 14 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, “(house rejected the barrett of nebraska…: House Vote, May 19, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-H-778/house-rejected-the-barrett-of-nebraska-amendment-that-sought (accessed 2026-10-17).

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