National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996

On Jan 5, 1996, the House voted 398–1 on “Closing Portions of the Conference” (S 1124). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–0, Democrats 180–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: Passed
Yes: 398
No: 1
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jan 5, 1996

By party

Republicans217 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats180 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR voted no

The bill

S. 1124: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1996 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Peter Anthony Defazio D-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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