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Senate roll call 494 · 104th Congress · Oct 19, 1995

A bill to seek international sanctions against the Castro government in Cuba, to plan for support of a transition government leading to a democratically elected

On Oct 19, 1995, the Senate voted 74–24 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 927). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 23–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
74
No
24
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 19, 1995

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 927: To seek international sanctions against the Castro government in Cuba, to plan for support of a transition government leading to a democratically elected government in Cuba, and for other purposes.

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 seek international sanctions…: Senate Vote, Oct 19, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-494/a-bill-to-seek-international-sanctions-against-the-castro (accessed 2026-10-17).