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Senate roll call 839 · 104th Congress · Jul 23, 1996

To strike additional penalties for consecutive failure to satisfy minimum participation rates.

On Jul 23, 1996, the Senate voted 56–43 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1956). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 5–42. 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

Motion to Table Agreed to

Yes

56

No

43

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 23, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.