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House roll call 906 · 104th Congress · Feb 29, 1996

(house rejected the stenholm en bloc amendment that sought to strike provisions repealing the permanent agricultural law of 1949; to authorize the usda to spend

On Feb 29, 1996, the House voted 163–258 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2854). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–233, Democrats 161–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
Failed
Yes
163
No
258
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 29, 1996

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 233 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats161 yes · 25 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2854: To modify the operation of certain agricultural programs.

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, “(house rejected the stenholm en bloc…: House Vote, Feb 29, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-906/house-rejected-the-stenholm-en-bloc-amendment-that-sought (accessed 2026-10-17).

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