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Senate roll call 705 · 104th Congress · Apr 30, 1996

To clarify and enumerate public assistance programs with respect to which the deeming provisions apply.

On Apr 30, 1996, the Senate voted 36–63 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–50, Democrats 34–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
36
No
63
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 30, 1996

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 50 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To clarify and enumerate public assistance…: Senate Vote, Apr 30, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-705/to-clarify-and-enumerate-public-assistance-programs-with-respect (accessed 2026-10-15).

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