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House roll call 967 · 104th Congress · Mar 28, 1996

Debt Limit Extension

On Mar 28, 1996, the House voted 159–256 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3136). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 13–215, Democrats 146–40, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
159
No
256
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 28, 1996

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 215 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats146 yes · 40 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3136: To provide for enactment of the Senior Citizens' Right to Work Act of 1996, the Line Item Veto Act, and the Small Business Growth and Fairness Act of 1996, and to provide for a permanent increase in the public debt limit.

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, “Debt Limit Extension: House Vote, Mar 28, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-967/debt-limit-extension (accessed 2026-10-13).

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