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Senate roll call 893 · 104th Congress · Sep 10, 1996

A bill to define and protect the institution of marriage.

On Sep 10, 1996, the Senate voted 85–14 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 3396). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 32–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
85
No
14
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 10, 1996

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3396: To define and protect the institution of marriage.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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