Rules of the house

On Jan 4, 1995, the House voted 196–235 on “On motion to commit with instructions” (HRES 5). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–226, Democrats 195–9, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: Failed
Yes: 196
No: 235
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jan 4, 1995

By party

Republicans0 yes · 226 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats195 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Calvin M. Dooley D-CA voted no
John Nathan Deal D-GA voted no
Henry Scott (Scotty) Baesler D-KY voted no
Wilbert Joseph (Billy) Tauzin D-LA voted no
James Allison Hayes D-LA voted no
William K. Brewster D-OK voted no
John S. Tanner D-TN voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Gregory H. Laughlin D-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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Capitol Receipts, “Rules of the house: House Vote, Jan 4, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-3/rules-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-16).