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Senate roll call 789 · 104th Congress · Jun 26, 1996

To authorize underground nuclear testing under limited conditions.

On Jun 26, 1996, the Senate voted 53–45 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1745). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 13–40, Democrats 40–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
53
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 26, 1996

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 3 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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