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House roll call 708 · 104th Congress · Oct 18, 1995

To disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments

On Oct 18, 1995, the House voted 149–266 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2259). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 11–217, Democrats 137–49, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
149
No
266
Did not vote
30
Date
Oct 18, 1995

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 217 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 49 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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