Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996

On Jul 24, 1996, the House voted 418–0 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 3734). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 228–0, Democrats 189–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 418
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 24, 1996

By party

Republicans228 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats189 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 3734: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Welfare and Medicaid Reform Act of 1996: House Vote, Jul 24, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1219/welfare-and-medicaid-reform-act-of-1996 (accessed 2026-10-17).