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Senate roll call 721 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1996

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve deterrence of illegal immigration to the United States by increasing border patrol and investigat

On May 2, 1996, the Senate voted 97–3 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2202). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 44–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

Bill Passed

Yes

97

No

3

Did not vote

3

Date

May 2, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.