Unfunded Mandate Reform Act

On Jan 30, 1995, the House voted 237–181 on “motion to rise” (HR 5). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 224–0, Democrats 13–180, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 13 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: 237
No: 181
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jan 30, 1995

By party

Republicans224 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Democrats13 yes · 180 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Walter R. Tucker III D-CA voted yes
John Nathan Deal D-GA voted yes
Andrew Jacobs Jr. D-IN voted yes
Wilbert Joseph (Billy) Tauzin D-LA voted yes
James Allison Hayes D-LA voted yes
Isaac Newton Skelton IV (Ike) D-MO voted yes
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted yes
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted yes
Tony Patrick Hall D-OH voted yes
John McKee Spratt Jr. D-SC voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes
Frederick C. Boucher D-VA voted yes
Nick Joe Rahall II D-WV voted yes

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, “Unfunded Mandate Reform Act: House Vote, Jan 30, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-53/unfunded-mandate-reform-act (accessed 2026-10-14).