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Senate roll call 651 · 104th Congress · Mar 19, 1996

To permit the District of Columbia to use local funds for certain activities.

On Mar 19, 1996, the Senate voted 45–55 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3019). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–47, Democrats 39–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
45
No
55
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 19, 1996

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 47 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3019: Making appropriations for fiscal year 1996 to make a further downpayment toward a balanced budget, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To permit the District of Columbia to use…: Senate Vote, Mar 19, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-651/to-permit-the-district-of-columbia-to-use-local (accessed 2026-10-17).

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