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Senate roll call 838 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

To provide that a family may not receive TANF assistance for more than 24 consecutive months at a time unless an adult in the family is working or a State exemp

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 37–62 on “On the Amendment” (S 1956). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 36–16, Democrats 1–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

62

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 23, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.