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House roll call 983 · 104th Congress · Apr 15, 1996

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes

On Apr 15, 1996, the House voted 243–177 on “On Passage” (HJRES 159). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 219–16, Democrats 24–160, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
243
No
177
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 15, 1996

By party

  • Republicans219 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 160 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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, “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-983/proposing-an-amendment-to-the-constitution-of-the-u (accessed 2026-10-17).

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