Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997

On Jul 17, 1996, the House voted 412–3 on “Close portions of the Conference” (HR 3230). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 229–0, Democrats 182–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 412
No: 3
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jul 17, 1996

By party

Republicans229 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats182 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Fortney Hillman (Pete) Stark Jr. D-CA voted no
Maxine Waters D-CA voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “Department of Defense Authorization, FY 1997: House Vote, Jul 17, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1192/department-of-defense-authorization-fy-1997 (accessed 2026-10-17).