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House roll call 342 · 104th Congress · May 24, 1995

(house rejected the mckinney amendment that sought to prohibit military assistance or arms transfers to a foreign government unless the President certified that

On May 24, 1995, the House voted 157–262 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1561). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 16–206, Democrats 140–56, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
157
No
262
Did not vote
26
Date
May 24, 1995

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 206 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 56 no · 12 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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