Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996

On Dec 20, 1995, the House voted 178–234 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HJRES 134). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–231, Democrats 176–3, Independents 1–0. 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: Failed
Yes: 178
No: 234
Did not vote: 33
Date: Dec 20, 1995

By party

Republicans1 yes · 231 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats176 yes · 3 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gillespie V. (Sonny) Montgomery D-MS voted no
Margaret Scafati Roukema R-NJ voted yes
Ralph Moody Hall D-TX voted no
Preston M. (Pete) Geren D-TX 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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