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Senate roll call 818 · 104th Congress · Jul 19, 1996

To ensure needy children receive non-cash assistance to provide for basic needs until the Federal 5-year time limit applies.

On Jul 19, 1996, the Senate voted 51–47 on “On the Motion” (S 1956). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–47, Democrats 45–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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 Rejected

Yes

51

No

47

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 19, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.