Temporary Increase in the Public Debt Limit

On Nov 13, 1995, the House voted 223–184 on “Postpone Veto to a date certain” (HR 2586). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–2, Democrats 0–181, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 223
No: 184
Did not vote: 38
Date: Nov 13, 1995

By party

Republicans223 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 181 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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, “Temporary Increase in the Public Debt Limit: House Vote, Nov 13, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-771/temporary-increase-in-the-public-debt-limit (accessed 2026-10-15).