Legislative Branch Appropriations for fiscal year 1996

On Jun 22, 1995, the House voted 186–240 on “On Motion to Recommit” (HR 1854). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–230, Democrats 185–10, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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: 186
No: 240
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 22, 1995

By party

Republicans0 yes · 230 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 10 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Henry Scott (Scotty) Baesler D-KY voted no
Wilbert Joseph (Billy) Tauzin D-LA voted no
James Allison Hayes D-LA voted no
William K. Brewster D-OK voted no
Ronald Klink D-PA voted no
John Patrick Murtha Jr. D-PA voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Frederick C. Boucher D-VA voted no
Alan Bowlby Mollohan D-WV voted no
Nick Joe Rahall II 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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