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Senate roll call 653 · 104th Congress · Mar 19, 1996

To make the availablity of obligations and expenditures contingent upon the enactment of a subsequent act incorporating an agreement between the President and C

On Mar 19, 1996, the Senate voted 33–67 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3019). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 33–20, Democrats 0–47. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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 Rejected
Yes
33
No
67
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 19, 1996

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 47 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 make the availablity of obligations and…: Senate Vote, Mar 19, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-653/to-make-the-availablity-of-obligations-and-expenditures-contingent (accessed 2026-10-17).