Personal Responsibility Act of 1995

On Dec 21, 1995, the House voted 192–231 on “Recommit Conference Report With Instructions” (HR 4). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–231, Democrats 190–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 192
No: 231
Did not vote: 22
Date: Dec 21, 1995

By party

Republicans1 yes · 231 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats190 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Constance A. Morella R-MD 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, “Personal Responsibility Act of 1995: House Vote, Dec 21, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-858/personal-responsibility-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).