Directing the committee on rules to report a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2530

On Dec 22, 1995, the House voted 214–161 on “table the appeal of the ruling of the chair” (HRES 321). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 211–0, Democrats 3–160, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 214
No: 161
Did not vote: 70
Date: Dec 22, 1995

By party

Republicans211 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 160 no · 45 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Anthony Charles Beilenson D-CA voted yes
David Evans Skaggs D-CO voted yes
Thomas Charles Sawyer D-OH 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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