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Senate roll call 675 · 104th Congress · Apr 16, 1996

A bill to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, and for other purposes.

On Apr 16, 1996, the Senate voted 50–46 on “On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit” (S 735). Result: Motion to Table Motion to Recommit Agree. By party: Republicans 49–1, Democrats 1–45. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
Motion to Table Motion to Recommit Agree
Yes
50
No
46
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 16, 1996

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 735: A bill to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, 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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