Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies Act

On May 25, 1995, the House voted 197–224 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 483). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–222, Democrats 196–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 197
No: 224
Did not vote: 24
Date: May 25, 1995

By party

Republicans0 yes · 222 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Oliver Lipinski D-IL voted no
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted no

The bill

H.R. 483: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit medicare select policies to be offered in all States, and for other purposes.

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, “Expanded use on Medicare Select Policies Act: House Vote, May 25, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-346/expanded-use-on-medicare-select-policies-act (accessed 2026-10-15).