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Senate roll call 840 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

To permit assistance to be provided to needy or disabled legal immigrant children when sponsors cannot provide reimbursement.

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 51–48 on “On the Motion” (S 1956). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–46, Democrats 45–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

48

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 23, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.