1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 835 (104th Congress)

Senate roll call 835 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

To modify the formula for determining a State family assistance grant to include the number of children in poverty residing in a State.

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 37–60 on “On the Amendment” (S 1956). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 10–41, Democrats 27–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

37

No

60

Did not vote

6

Date

Jul 23, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.