Senior Citizens’ Right To Work Act

On Dec 5, 1995, the House voted 411–4 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 2684). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 230–0, Democrats 180–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 411
No: 4
Did not vote: 30
Date: Dec 5, 1995

By party

Republicans230 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats180 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Anthony Charles Beilenson D-CA voted no
Harry A. Johnston II D-FL voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no
John Joseph Lafalce D-NY 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, “Senior Citizens’ Right To Work Act: House Vote, Dec 5, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-819/senior-citizens-right-to-work-act (accessed 2026-10-15).