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Senate roll call 871 · 104th Congress · Jul 31, 1996

To specify contractual obligations between DOE and waste generators.

On Jul 31, 1996, the Senate voted 73–27 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1936). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 21–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
73
No
27
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 1996

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 26 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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