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Senate roll call 816 · 104th Congress · Jul 18, 1996

To ensure that welfare recipients are drug-free as a condition for receiving welfare assistance from the American taxpayers.

On Jul 18, 1996, the Senate voted 50–47 on “On the Motion” (S 1956). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 44–8, Democrats 6–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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 Rejected

Yes

50

No

47

Did not vote

6

Date

Jul 18, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.