To amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958

On Sep 5, 1996, the House voted 408–0 on “On Passage” (HR 3719). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–0, Democrats 184–0, 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: 408
No: 0
Did not vote: 37
Date: Sep 5, 1996

By party

Republicans223 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats184 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Small Business Act and the…: House Vote, Sep 5, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-1272/to-amend-the-small-business-act-and-the-small (accessed 2026-10-17).