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Senate roll call 853 · 104th Congress · Jul 25, 1996

To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies if the United Nations attemps to implement or impose taxati

On Jul 25, 1996, the Senate voted 70–28 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3540). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–3, Democrats 20–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
70
No
28
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 25, 1996

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 25 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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