Gas Tax Increase Repeal

On May 21, 1996, the House voted 183–225 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3415). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–221, Democrats 181–4, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 183
No: 225
Did not vote: 37
Date: May 21, 1996

By party

Republicans1 yes · 221 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats181 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Sam Dale Brownback R-KS voted yes
William K. Brewster D-OK voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Preston M. (Pete) Geren D-TX voted no
Alan Bowlby Mollohan D-WV voted no

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, “Gas Tax Increase Repeal: House Vote, May 21, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1047/gas-tax-increase-repeal (accessed 2026-10-15).