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House roll call 971 · 104th Congress · Mar 28, 1996

Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act

On Mar 28, 1996, the House voted 182–236 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3103). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–227, Democrats 178–9, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
182
No
236
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 28, 1996

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 227 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3103: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other

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, “Health Coverage Availability and…: House Vote, Mar 28, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-971/health-coverage-availability-and-affordability-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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