Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1530, DOD Authorization, FY 1996

On Jun 13, 1995, the House voted 225–191 on “On Ordering the Previous Question” (HRES 164). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 220–3, Democrats 5–187, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 225
No: 191
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jun 13, 1995

By party

Republicans220 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 187 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Gejdenson D-CT voted yes
Christopher H. Shays R-CT voted no
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted yes
Robert Guy Torricelli D-NJ voted yes
Richard Zimmer R-NJ voted no
Patrick Joseph Kennedy D-RI voted yes
Gregory H. Laughlin D-TX voted yes
Scott L. Klug R-WI 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, “Providing for the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-357/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-1530-dod (accessed 2026-10-17).