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House roll call 1259 · 104th Congress · Aug 1, 1996

Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act

On Aug 1, 1996, the House voted 421–2 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (HR 3103). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 227–0, Democrats 193–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
421
No
2
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 1, 1996

By party

  • Republicans227 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3103: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other

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, “Health Coverage Availability and…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1259/health-coverage-availability-and-affordability-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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