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House roll call 1494 · 112th Congress · Aug 2, 2012

To provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform

On Aug 2, 2012, the House voted 188–235 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 6169). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 3–233, Democrats 185–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Failed
Yes
188
No
235
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 2, 2012

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 233 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote

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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