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Senate roll call 824 · 104th Congress · Jul 19, 1996

To strike the provisions restricting welfare and public benefits for aliens.

On Jul 19, 1996, the Senate voted 62–34 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1956). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 12–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
62
No
34
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 19, 1996

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 33 no · 3 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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