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Senate roll call 844 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997.

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 52–46 on “On the Motion” (S 1956). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 48–4, Democrats 4–42. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
52
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 42 no · 2 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, “An original bill to provide for…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-844/an-original-bill-to-provide-for-reconciliation-pursuant-to (accessed 2026-10-17).