Providing for consideration of H.R, 3820; Campaign Finance Reform Act

On Jul 25, 1996, the House voted 221–193 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 481). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–6, Democrats 0–186, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 221
No: 193
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jul 25, 1996

By party

Republicans221 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 186 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Stephen (Steve) Horn R-CA voted no
Brian P. Bilbray R-CA voted no
Charles Patrick (Pat) Roberts R-KS voted no
John Eric Ensign R-NV voted no
Jack Metcalf R-WA voted no
Linda Smith R-WA 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, “Providing for consideration of H.R, 3820…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1227/providing-for-consideration-of-h-r-3820-campaign-finance (accessed 2026-10-17).