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House roll call 47 · 104th Congress · Jan 26, 1995

Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

On Jan 26, 1995, the House voted 300–132 on “On Passage” (HJRES 1). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 228–2, Democrats 72–129, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
300
No
132
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 26, 1995

By party

  • Republicans228 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 129 no · 7 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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