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Senate roll call 686 · 104th Congress · Apr 18, 1996

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health and long-term care coverage in the group and individual markets by making health and long-term care

On Apr 18, 1996, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 1028). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
98
No
0
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 18, 1996

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-686/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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