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House roll call 1034 · 104th Congress · May 14, 1996

(house passed the shays amendment that requires the President to seek increases in defense burden sharing by U.S. Allies; providers authorities to the President

On May 14, 1996, the House voted 353–62 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3230). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 172–53, Democrats 180–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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
Agreed to
Yes
353
No
62
Did not vote
30
Date
May 14, 1996

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 53 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3230: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1997 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1997, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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