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Senate roll call 760 · 104th Congress · May 23, 1996

To restore common sense to the budget rules by eliminating the defense firewalls.

On May 23, 1996, the Senate voted 57–41 on “On the Motion to Table” (SCONRES 57). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 8–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
57
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
May 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 39 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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