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Senate roll call 856 · 104th Congress · Jul 25, 1996

To promote the improvement of the lives of the peoples of Burma through democratization, market reforms and personal freedom.

On Jul 25, 1996, the Senate voted 45–54 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 3540). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 26–27, Democrats 19–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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 Failed
Yes
45
No
54
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 25, 1996

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 27 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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