Temporary Increase in the Public Debt Limit

On Nov 9, 1995, the House voted 227–194 on “On Passage” (HR 2586). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–7, Democrats 4–186, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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: 227
No: 194
Did not vote: 24
Date: Nov 9, 1995

By party

Republicans223 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 186 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John B. Shadegg R-AZ voted no
A. Wayne Allard R-CO voted no
Christopher H. Shays R-CT voted no
James Allison Hayes D-LA voted yes
Michael (Mike) Parker D-MS voted yes
Richard M. Burr R-NC voted no
Jon Lynn Christensen R-NE voted no
Michael Patrick Forbes R-NY voted no
William K. Brewster D-OK voted yes
Jim Bunn R-OR voted no
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted yes

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-764/temporary-increase-in-the-public-debt-limit (accessed 2026-10-15).