Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996

On Jun 15, 1995, the House voted 188–239 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 1530). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 2–227, Democrats 185–12, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 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: 188
No: 239
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 15, 1995

By party

Republicans2 yes · 227 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Tom Bevill D-AL voted no
John Edward Porter R-IL voted yes
Wilbert Joseph (Billy) Tauzin D-LA voted no
James Allison Hayes D-LA voted no
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted no
Jon Lynn Christensen R-NE voted yes
Paul E. Kanjorski D-PA voted no
John Patrick Murtha Jr. D-PA voted no
Michael F. Doyle D-PA voted no
Frank R. Mascara D-PA voted no
Charles Wilson D-TX voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Gregory H. Laughlin D-TX voted no
Alan Bowlby Mollohan D-WV 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, “Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996: House Vote, Jun 15, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-374/defense-department-authorization-fy-1996 (accessed 2026-10-16).