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House roll call 847 · 104th Congress · Dec 15, 1995

Defense Department Authorization, FY 1996

On Dec 15, 1995, the House voted 267–149 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (HR 1530). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 209–17, Democrats 58–131, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
267
No
149
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 15, 1995

By party

  • Republicans209 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 131 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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