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Senate roll call 443 · 104th Congress · Sep 19, 1995

A bill to restore the American family, reduce illegitimacy, control welfare spending and reduce welfare dependence.

On Sep 19, 1995, the Senate voted 87–12 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 4). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 35–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
Bill Passed
Yes
87
No
12
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 19, 1995

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 11 no · 2 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, “A bill to restore the American family…: Senate Vote, Sep 19, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-443/a-bill-to-restore-the-american-family-reduce-illegitimacy (accessed 2026-10-17).