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Senate roll call 652 · 104th Congress · Mar 19, 1996

To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit governmental discrimination in the training and licensing of health professionals on the basis of the refusal

On Mar 19, 1996, the Senate voted 63–37 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3019). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 12–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
63
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 19, 1996

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3019: Making appropriations for fiscal year 1996 to make a further downpayment toward a balanced budget, 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, “To amend the Public Health Service Act to…: Senate Vote, Mar 19, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-652/to-amend-the-public-health-service-act-to-prohibit (accessed 2026-10-17).