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Senate roll call 909 · 104th Congress · Sep 20, 1996

To provide for a uniform system of incentive pay for certain hazardous duties performed by merchant seamen.

On Sep 20, 1996, the Senate voted 77–16 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 1350). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 35–14, Democrats 42–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
77
No
16
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 20, 1996

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1350: To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to revitalize the United States-flag merchant marine, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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