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Senate roll call 869 · 104th Congress · Jul 31, 1996

To provide that EPA issue standards for protection of the public from releases of radioactive materials from a permanent repository, and for other purposes.

On Jul 31, 1996, the Senate voted 86–12 on “On the Amendment” (S 1936). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 34–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
86
No
12
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 31, 1996

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 12 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, “To provide that EPA issue standards for…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-869/to-provide-that-epa-issue-standards-for-protection-of (accessed 2026-10-17).