Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996

On Sep 21, 1995, the House voted 414–1 on “Closing Portions of the Conference” (HR 1530). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 229–0, Democrats 184–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 414
No: 1
Did not vote: 30
Date: Sep 21, 1995

By party

Republicans229 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats184 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR

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-671/defense-department-authorization-fy-1996 (accessed 2026-10-16).