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Senate roll call 659 · 104th Congress · Mar 21, 1996

A bill to establish legal standards and procedures for product liability litigation, and for other purposes.

On Mar 21, 1996, the Senate voted 59–40 on “On the Conference Report” (HR 956). Result: Conference Report Agreed to. By party: Republicans 47–6, Democrats 12–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

Conference Report Agreed to

Yes

59

No

40

Did not vote

4

Date

Mar 21, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.