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House roll call 1028 · 104th Congress · May 9, 1996

Product Liability Reform

On May 9, 1996, the House voted 258–163 on “Passage, Objections of the President Notwithstanding” (HR 956). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 225–5, Democrats 33–157, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
258
No
163
Did not vote
24
Date
May 9, 1996

By party

  • Republicans225 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 157 no · 18 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, “Product Liability Reform: House Vote, May 9, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1028/product-liability-reform (accessed 2026-10-13).

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