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Senate roll call 721 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1996

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve deterrence of illegal immigration to the United States by increasing border patrol and investigat

On May 2, 1996, the Senate voted 97–3 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2202). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 44–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
Bill Passed
Yes
97
No
3
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1996

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 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, “A bill to amend the Immigration and…: Senate Vote, May 2, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-721/a-bill-to-amend-the-immigration-and-nationality-act (accessed 2026-10-17).