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Senate roll call 486 · 104th Congress · Oct 11, 1995

To establish a requirement that individuals submit to drug tests, to ensure that applicants and participants make full use of benefits extended through workforc

On Oct 11, 1995, the Senate voted 54–43 on “On the Amendment” (S 143). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 42–10, Democrats 12–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
54
No
43
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 11, 1995

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 33 no · 3 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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