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Senate roll call 710 · 104th Congress · Apr 30, 1996

To adjust the definition of public charge.

On Apr 30, 1996, the Senate voted 36–63 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–49, Democrats 33–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
36
No
63
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 30, 1996

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 49 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 14 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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