Temporary Increase in the Public Debt Limit

On Nov 9, 1995, the House voted 186–235 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2586). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–229, Democrats 185–6, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 186
No: 235
Did not vote: 24
Date: Nov 9, 1995

By party

Republicans0 yes · 229 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats185 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Timothy John Roemer D-IN voted no
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no
James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted no
William K. Brewster D-OK voted no
Owen Bradford Pickett D-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, “Temporary Increase in the Public Debt Limit: House Vote, Nov 9, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-763/temporary-increase-in-the-public-debt-limit (accessed 2026-10-15).