American Overseas Interests Act

On Apr 30, 1996, the House voted 234–188 on “Passage, Objection of the President Notwithstanding” (HR 1561). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 229–3, Democrats 5–184, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Result: Failed
Yes: 234
No: 188
Did not vote: 23
Date: Apr 30, 1996

By party

Republicans229 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 184 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Nancy Lee Johnson R-CT voted no
Glenn Poshard D-IL voted yes
Andrew Jacobs Jr. D-IN voted yes
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted no
Robert Ernest Andrews D-NJ voted yes
John Eric Ensign R-NV voted no
Thomas J. Manton D-NY voted yes
Patrick Joseph Kennedy D-RI voted yes

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, “American Overseas Interests Act: House Vote, Apr 30, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1002/american-overseas-interests-act (accessed 2026-10-15).