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On Sep 4, 1996, the House voted 367–9 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 447). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 192–9, Democrats 174–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 367
No: 9
Did not vote: 68
Date: Sep 4, 1996

By party

Republicans192 yes · 9 no · 34 didn’t vote
Democrats174 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John B. Shadegg R-AZ voted no
James Thomas Kolbe R-AZ voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Ray H. Lahood R-IL voted no
Peter Hoekstra R-MI voted no
Melton D. (Mel) Hancock R-MO voted no
Wes Cooley R-OR voted no
Mark Sanford R-SC voted no
Thomas Dale Delay R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Bob Barr R-GA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Toll Free Consumer Hotline: House Vote, Sep 4, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1268/toll-free-consumer-hotline (accessed 2026-10-14).