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House roll call 879 · 104th Congress · Jan 23, 1996

Ruth and Billy Graham Congressional Gold Medal

On Jan 23, 1996, the House voted 403–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 2657). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 225–0, Democrats 177–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
403
No
2
Did not vote
40
Date
Jan 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans225 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats177 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2657: To award a congressional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham.

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, “Ruth and Billy Graham Congressional Gold Medal: House Vote, Jan 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-879/ruth-and-billy-graham-congressional-gold-medal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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