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House roll call 539 · 104th Congress · Jul 21, 1995

(house rejected the kennedy of massachusetts amendment that sought to prohibit use of funds for the market promotion program to promote the sale or export of al

On Jul 21, 1995, the House voted 130–268 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1976). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 75–137, Democrats 54–131, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 129 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
130
No
268
Did not vote
47
Date
Jul 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 137 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 131 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 49 more.

The bill

H.R. 1976: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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