DNA Identification Grants Improvement

On Dec 12, 1995, the House voted 407–5 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 2418). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 228–1, Democrats 178–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 407
No: 5
Did not vote: 33
Date: Dec 12, 1995

By party

Republicans228 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats178 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Maxine Waters D-CA voted no
Charles Joseph Scarborough R-FL voted no
Eva M. Clayton D-NC voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no
James Enos Clyburn D-SC 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, “DNA Identification Grants Improvement: House Vote, Dec 12, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-829/dna-identification-grants-improvement (accessed 2026-10-13).