Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2586, Temporary Increase in Public Debt Limit

On Nov 9, 1995, the House voted 220–200 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 258). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–7, Democrats 1–192, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 220
No: 200
Did not vote: 25
Date: Nov 9, 1995

By party

Republicans219 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 192 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John B. Shadegg R-AZ voted no
Christopher H. Shays R-CT voted no
Wayne Edward (Ed) Whitfield R-KY voted no
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted no
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted yes
Steven Harvey Schiff R-NM voted no
Michael Patrick Forbes R-NY voted no
Thomas M. Davis III R-VA voted no

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, “Providing for the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-761/providing-for-the-consideration-of-h-r-2586-temporary (accessed 2026-10-17).