U.S. Membership in South Pacific Organizations

On Sep 26, 1996, the House voted 416–6 on “Suspend the rules and agree, as amended” (HCONRES 189). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 221–6, Democrats 194–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 416
No: 6
Did not vote: 23
Date: Sep 26, 1996

By party

Republicans221 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Andrea Seastrand R-CA voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
David Funderburk R-NC voted no
Wes Cooley R-OR voted no
Steve Stockman R-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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