Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations

On Jun 29, 1995, the House voted 192–232 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 1944). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–230, Democrats 191–2, 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: 192
No: 232
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 29, 1995

By party

Republicans0 yes · 230 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats191 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Wilbert Joseph (Billy) Tauzin D-LA voted no
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted no

The bill

H.R. 1944: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for additional disaster assistance, for anti-terrorism initiatives, for assistance in the recovery from the tragedy that occurred at Oklahoma City, and making rescissions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: House Vote, Jun 29, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-450/making-emergency-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-15).