Congressional Budget For U.S. Government

On May 16, 1996, the House voted 225–195 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HCONRES 178). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–4, Democrats 5–190, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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: Passed
Yes: 225
No: 195
Did not vote: 25
Date: May 16, 1996

By party

Republicans220 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 190 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Gary Adrian Condit D-CA voted yes
Michael P. Flanagan R-IL voted no
Gillespie V. (Sonny) Montgomery D-MS voted yes
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Benjamin Arthur Gilman R-NY voted no
Thomas Allen Coburn R-OK voted no
Philip Sheridan English R-PA voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Preston M. (Pete) Geren D-TX 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, “Congressional Budget For U.S. Government: House Vote, May 16, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1045/congressional-budget-for-u-s-government (accessed 2026-10-17).