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Senate roll call 712 · 104th Congress · May 1, 1996

To establish an Office for the Enforcement of Employer Sanctions.

On May 1, 1996, the Senate voted 26–74 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–51, Democrats 24–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
26
No
74
Did not vote
3
Date
May 1, 1996

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 51 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To establish an Office for the Enforcement…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-712/to-establish-an-office-for-the-enforcement-of-employer (accessed 2026-10-17).