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Senate roll call 831 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

To strike the State food assistance block grant.

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 53–45 on “On the Amendment” (S 1956). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 6–45, Democrats 47–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
53
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 23, 1996

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 45 no · 4 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 strike the State food assistance block…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-831/to-strike-the-state-food-assistance-block-grant (accessed 2026-10-17).

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