Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996

On Dec 20, 1995, the House voted 236–176 on “Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair” (HJRES 134). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 232–0, Democrats 4–175, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 236
No: 176
Did not vote: 33
Date: Dec 20, 1995

By party

Republicans232 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 175 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Harry A. Johnston II D-FL voted yes
Andrew Jacobs Jr. D-IN voted yes
Gillespie V. (Sonny) Montgomery D-MS voted yes
Preston M. (Pete) Geren 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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