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Senate roll call 355 · 103rd Congress · Nov 5, 1993

To prohibit the payment of Federal benefits to illegal aliens.

On Nov 5, 1993, the Senate voted 85–2 on “On the Amendment” (S 1607). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 35–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
85
No
2
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 5, 1993

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To prohibit the payment of Federal benefits…: Senate Vote, Nov 5, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-355/to-prohibit-the-payment-of-federal-benefits-to-illegal (accessed 2026-10-17).