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House roll call 38 · 104th Congress · Jan 26, 1995

H.j.r.1 by barton (r-TX) -- constitution of the United States, amendment balanced budget (contract with america) (house agreed to the amendment in the nature

On Jan 26, 1995, the House voted 253–173 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HJRES 1). Result: Agreed to. By party: Republicans 220–8, Democrats 33–164, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
Agreed to
Yes
253
No
173
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 26, 1995

By party

  • Republicans220 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 164 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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