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House roll call 979 · 104th Congress · Apr 15, 1996

Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing t

On Apr 15, 1996, the House voted 234–162 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 395). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 223–0, Democrats 11–161, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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

234

No

162

Did not vote

49

Date

Apr 15, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.