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Senate roll call 894 · 104th Congress · Sep 10, 1996

A bill to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

On Sep 10, 1996, the Senate voted 49–50 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 2056). Result: Bill Defeated. By party: Republicans 8–45, Democrats 41–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

Bill Defeated

Yes

49

No

50

Did not vote

4

Date

Sep 10, 1996

From Voteview roll call records.