(newt gingrich of the state of georgia was elected speaker of the House Of Representatives over richard a. Gephardt of the state of missouri.)

On Jan 4, 1995, the House voted 228–202 on “Election of speaker”. Result: Foley. By party: Republicans 228–0, Democrats 0–201, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Foley
Yes: 228
No: 202
Did not vote: 11
Date: Jan 4, 1995

By party

Republicans228 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 201 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “(newt gingrich of the state of georgia was…: House Vote, Jan 4, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1/newt-gingrich-of-the-state-of-georgia-was-elected (accessed 2026-10-17).