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House roll call 1023 · 104th Congress · May 9, 1996

(house rejected the velazquez en bloc amendment that sought to require that the minimum tenant rent contribution for public housing may not exceed $25 per month

On May 9, 1996, the House voted 126–297 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2406). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–225, Democrats 122–72, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
126
No
297
Did not vote
22
Date
May 9, 1996

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 225 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 72 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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