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Senate roll call 692 · 104th Congress · Apr 23, 1996

A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms.

On Apr 23, 1996, the Senate voted 58–42 on “On the Cloture Motion” (SJRES 21). Result: Cloture Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 5–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
Cloture Motion Rejected
Yes
58
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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