Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996

On Oct 18, 1995, the House voted 418–3 on “Closing Portions of the Conference” (HR 2126). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 231–1, Democrats 186–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 418
No: 3
Did not vote: 24
Date: Oct 18, 1995

By party

Republicans231 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats186 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Fortney Hillman (Pete) Stark Jr. D-CA voted no
Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage R-ID voted no
Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

The bill

H.R. 2126: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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Capitol Receipts, “Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 1996: House Vote, Oct 18…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-706/department-of-defense-appropriations-fy-1996 (accessed 2026-10-17).