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Senate roll call 679 · 104th Congress · Apr 17, 1996

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

On Apr 17, 1996, the Senate voted 64–35 on “On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit” (S 735). Result: Motion to Table Motion to Recommit Agree. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 13–34. 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
Motion to Table Motion to Recommit Agree
Yes
64
No
35
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 17, 1996

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 34 no · 1 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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