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Senate roll call 707 · 104th Congress · Apr 30, 1996

To provide exceptions to the sponsor deeming requirements for legal immigrants for programs for which illegal aliens are eligible, and for other purposes.

On Apr 30, 1996, the Senate voted 46–53 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–46, Democrats 40–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
46
No
53
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 30, 1996

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 7 no · 1 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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