Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996

On Sep 21, 1995, the House voted 415–2 on “On Motion to Instruct Conferees” (HR 1530). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 225–2, Democrats 189–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: Passed
Yes: 415
No: 2
Did not vote: 28
Date: Sep 21, 1995

By party

Republicans225 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats189 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark W. Neumann R-WI voted no
Thomas Evert Petri R-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Mark W. Neumann R-WI
Thomas Evert Petri R-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996: House Vote, Sep 21, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-670/defense-department-authorization-fy-1996 (accessed 2026-10-15).