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Senate roll call 708 · 104th Congress · Apr 30, 1996

To exempt children, veterans, and pregnant mothers from the sponsor deeming requirements under the medicaid program.

On Apr 30, 1996, the Senate voted 47–52 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 4–48, Democrats 43–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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
47
No
52
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 30, 1996

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 48 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 4 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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