Authorize Speaker to Declare Recesses

On Dec 21, 1995, the House voted 224–186 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution, as amended” (HRES 320). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 222–8, Democrats 2–177, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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: 224
No: 186
Did not vote: 35
Date: Dec 21, 1995

By party

Republicans222 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 177 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Sonny Bono R-CA voted no
Greg Ganske R-IA voted no
Constance A. Morella R-MD voted no
William E. Barrett R-NE voted no
Frank A. Lobiondo R-NJ voted no
Steve Chabot R-OH voted no
Frank Cremeans R-OH voted no
William K. Brewster D-OK voted yes
Thomas M. Davis III R-VA voted no
Thomas M. Barrett D-WI 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, “Authorize Speaker to Declare Recesses: House Vote, Dec 21, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-861/authorize-speaker-to-declare-recesses (accessed 2026-10-15).