Veterans Health Care Eligibility Act

On Jul 30, 1996, the House voted 416–0 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 3118). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 227–0, Democrats 188–0, 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: 416
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jul 30, 1996

By party

Republicans227 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats188 yes · 0 no · 20 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. 3118: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform eligibility for health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Veterans Health Care Eligibility Act: House Vote, Jul 30, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1237/veterans-health-care-eligibility-act (accessed 2026-10-16).