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Senate roll call 693 · 104th Congress · Apr 24, 1996

To repeal the ban on the search of open-fields by employees of the INS when they have probable cause to believe an illegal act has occurred.

On Apr 24, 1996, the Senate voted 20–79 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–44, Democrats 11–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
20
No
79
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 24, 1996

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 44 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 35 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 repeal the ban on the search of…: Senate Vote, Apr 24, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-693/to-repeal-the-ban-on-the-search-of-open (accessed 2026-10-17).