Vote 315

Question: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions
Bill: H R 3396
Vote description: Defense of Marriage Act
Vote type: Yea-and-Nay (Help)
A standard vote that requires a simple majority for approval or passage of the legislation.
Result: Failed, 164-249, with 20 not voting.
Date/time: July 12, 1996, 2:14 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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