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House roll call 213 · 104th Congress · Mar 9, 1995

(house rejected the schumer amendment that sought to make open to the public all records in product liability cases, except under special circumstances.)

On Mar 9, 1995, the House voted 184–243 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 956). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 5–222, Democrats 178–21, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
Failed
Yes
184
No
243
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 9, 1995

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 222 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 21 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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