Providing for consideration of H.R. 2621; Enforce Public Debt Limit and Protect Federal Trust Funds

On Dec 14, 1995, the House voted 228–184 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 293). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 226–0, Democrats 2–183, 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: 228
No: 184
Did not vote: 33
Date: Dec 14, 1995

By party

Republicans226 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 183 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James A. Traficant Jr. D-OH voted yes
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, “Providing for consideration of H.R. 2621…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-842/providing-for-consideration-of-h-r-2621-enforce-public (accessed 2026-10-17).