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Senate roll call 829 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

To maintain current eligibility standards for medicaid and provide additional State flexibility.

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 97–2 on “On the Amendment” (S 1956). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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 Agreed to
Yes
97
No
2
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To maintain current eligibility standards…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-829/to-maintain-current-eligibility-standards-for-medicaid-and-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).

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