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Senate roll call 872 · 104th Congress · Jul 31, 1996

A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

On Jul 31, 1996, the Senate voted 63–37 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1936). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 50–3, Democrats 13–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Bill Passed
Yes
63
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 1996

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 34 no · 1 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, “A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act…: Senate Vote, Jul 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-872/a-bill-to-amend-the-nuclear-waste-policy-act (accessed 2026-10-17).