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Senate roll call 726 · 104th Congress · May 15, 1996

To reduce defense spending.

On May 15, 1996, the Senate voted 42–57 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 57). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–47, Democrats 36–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

42

No

57

Did not vote

4

Date

May 15, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.