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House roll call 1266 · 104th Congress · Aug 2, 1996

Providing for consideration of a certain motion to suspend the rules. (Relating to combating terrorism)

On Aug 2, 1996, the House voted 228–189 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 508). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 210–15, Democrats 18–173, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 33 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
228
No
189
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 2, 1996

By party

  • Republicans210 yes · 15 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 173 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 a certain…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1266/providing-for-consideration-of-a-certain-motion-to-suspend (accessed 2026-10-17).

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