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Senate roll call 709 · 104th Congress · Apr 30, 1996

To enable employers to determine work eligibility of prospective employees without fear of being used.

On Apr 30, 1996, the Senate voted 32–67 on “On the Amendment” (S 1664). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–52, Democrats 32–15. 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

32

No

67

Did not vote

4

Date

Apr 30, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.