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Senate roll call 715 · 104th Congress · May 1, 1996

To exempt from deeming requirements immigrants who are disabled after entering the United States.

On May 1, 1996, the Senate voted 30–69 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–51, Democrats 29–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
30
No
69
Did not vote
4
Date
May 1, 1996

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 18 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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