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House roll call 1036 · 104th Congress · May 15, 1996

H.R.3230 by spence (r-SC) -- national defense authorization act for fiscal year 1997 reserve forces revitalization act of 1996 sikes act improvement amendments

On May 15, 1996, the House voted 202–220 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 3230). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 196–33, Democrats 6–186, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
202
No
220
Did not vote
23
Date
May 15, 1996

By party

  • Republicans196 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 186 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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