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U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes (104th Congress, 1995–1996)

Every recorded vote of the 104th Congress — 919 roll calls on bills, nominations, and procedural questions. Click any vote to see how all 100 senators voted, or explore senator-by-senator voting analysis.

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104th Congress (1995–1996)
Oct 3, 1996
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Session 2 (1996)

Session 2 (1996)

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#306 Oct 3, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539) A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (92-2) 922
#305 Oct 3, 1996 On the Decision of the Chair H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539) A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Decision of Chair Not Sustained (39-56) 3956
#304 Oct 3, 1996 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539) A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-31, 3/5 majority required) 6631
#303 Sep 30, 1996 On the Motion to Table H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539) A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Motion to Table Agreed to (97-0) 970
#302 Sep 30, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4278 (H.R. 4278) A bill making omnibus consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (84-15) 8415
#301 Sep 26, 1996 On Overriding the Veto H.R. 1833 (H.R. 1833) A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. Veto Sustained (58-40, 2/3 majority required) 5840
#300 Sep 24, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1350 (H.R. 1350) A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to revitalize the United States-flag merchant marine, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (88-10) 8810
#299 Sep 24, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5394 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350) Amendment S.Amdt. 5394 (To prohibit the use of funds received as a payment or subsidy for lobbying or public education and to prohibit the use of certain funds received as a payment or subsidy for ma… Motion to Table Agreed to (50-48) 5048
#298 Sep 24, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5393 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350) Amendment S.Amdt. 5393 (To clarify the term fair and reasonable compensation and for other purposes.) Motion to Table Agreed to (65-33) 6533
#297 Sep 24, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5396 to S.Amdt. 5393 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350) Amendment S.Amdt. 5396 (To provide for payment by the Secretary of Transportation of certain ocean freight charges for Federal food or export assistance.) Motion to Table Agreed to (89-9) 899
#296 Sep 20, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5391 to H.R. 1350 (Maritime Security Act of 1996) (H.R. 1350) Amendment S.Amdt. 5391 (To provide for a uniform system of incentive pay for certain hazardous duties performed by merchant seamen.) Motion to Table Agreed to (77-16) 7716
#295 Sep 19, 1996 On Passage of the Bill S. 39 (S. 39) A bill to amend the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize appropriations, to provide for sustainable fisheries, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (100-0) 1000
#294 Sep 18, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3675 (H.R. 3675) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (85-14) 8514
#293 Sep 18, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3539 (H.R. 3539) A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (99-0) 990
#292 Sep 17, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3816 (H.R. 3816) A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (92-8) 928
#291 Sep 17, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5353 to H.R. 3662 (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3662) Amendment S.Amdt. 5353 (To increase the fee charged for grazing on Federal land.) Motion to Table Failed (50-50) 5050
#290 Sep 12, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5244 to H.R. 3756 (Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3756) Amendment S.Amdt. 5244 (To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to gun free schools, and for other purposes.) Motion to Table Failed (27-72) 2772
#289 Sep 12, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5241 to H.R. 3756 (Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3756) Amendment S.Amdt. 5241 (To prohibit persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence from owning or possessing firearms.) Amendment Agreed to (97-2) 972
#288 Sep 12, 1996 On the Motion to Table H.R. 3756 (H.R. 3756) A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending Septemb… Motion to Table Failed (36-62) 3662
#287 Sep 12, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5279 to H.R. 3756 (Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3756) Amendment S.Amdt. 5279 (To make funds available for a study of tagging explosive materials, and for other purposes.) Motion to Table Agreed to (57-42) 5742
#286 Sep 12, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5256 to H.R. 3756 (Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3756) Amendment S.Amdt. 5256 (To refer the White House Travel Office matter to the Court of Federal Claims.) Amendment Rejected (46-52) 4652
#285 Sep 11, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5224 to H.R. 3756 (Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3756) Amendment S.Amdt. 5224 (To limit the use of funds to provide for Federal agencies to furnish commercially available property or services to other Federal agencies.) Amendment Agreed to (59-39) 5939
#284 Sep 11, 1996 On the Motion to Table H.R. 3756 (H.R. 3756) A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending Septemb… Motion to Table Agreed to (53-45) 5345
#283 Sep 11, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: wyden amdt no. 5206) Amendment S.Amdt. 5206 (To prohibit the restriction of certain types of medical communications between a health care provider and a patient.) Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) 5148
#282 Sep 11, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5223 to H.R. 3756 (Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3756) Amendment S.Amdt. 5223 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end deferral for United States shareholders on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to property imported into t… Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41) 5841
#281 Sep 10, 1996 On Passage of the Bill S. 2056 (S. 2056) A bill to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Bill Defeated (49-50) 4950
#280 Sep 10, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3396 (H.R. 3396) A bill to define and protect the institution of marriage. Bill Passed (85-14) 8514
#279 Sep 10, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3230 (H.R. 3230) An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1997 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to pre… Conference Report Agreed to (73-26) 7326
#278 Sep 5, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3666 (H.R. 3666) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fis… Bill Passed (95-2) 952
#277 Sep 5, 1996 On the Resolution S.Res. 288 (S.Res. 288) A resolution regarding the United States response to Iraqi aggression. Resolution Agreed to (96-1) 961
#276 Sep 5, 1996 Whether the Amendment is Germane S.Amdt. 5190 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independ… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5190 (To provide benefits for certain children of Vietnam veterans who are born with spina bifada, and to offset the cost of such benefits by requiring that there be an element of f… Amendment Germane (62-35) 6235
#275 Sep 5, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5197 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agenci… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5197 (To provide that funding for Veterans medical care shall not be reduced to states.) Motion to Table Agreed to (60-37) 6037
#274 Sep 5, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5194 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies App… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5194 (To provide health plan protections for individuals with a mental illness.) Amendment Agreed to (82-15) 8215
#273 Sep 5, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5195 to S.Amdt. 5194 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and In… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5195 (No Statement of Purpose on File.) Motion to Table Agreed to (75-22) 7522
#272 Sep 5, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5193 to S.Amdt. 5192 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independ… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5193 (To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for a mother and child following the birth of the child, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#271 Sep 5, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5191 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies App… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5191 (To increase funding for drug elimination grants.) Amendment Agreed to (98-0) 980
#270 Sep 5, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3845 (H.R. 3845) A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September … Conference Report Agreed to (83-15) 8315
#269 Sep 5, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3517 (H.R. 3517) A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other pur… Conference Report Agreed to (92-6) 926
#268 Sep 4, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5177 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies App… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5177 (To require a plan for the allocation of Department of Veterans Affairs health care resources.) Amendment Agreed to (79-18) 7918
#267 Sep 4, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5178 to H.R. 3666 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agenci… (H.R. 3666) Amendment S.Amdt. 5178 (To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program for the purpose of terminating the program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (61-36) 6136
#266 Sep 4, 1996 On the Motion to Table H.R. 3666 (H.R. 3666) A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fis… Motion to Table Failed (42-54) 4254
#265 Aug 2, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3448 (H.R. 3448) A bill to provide tax relief for small businesses, to protect jobs, to create opportunities, to increase the take home pay of workers, and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (76-22) 7622
#264 Aug 2, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3103 (H.R. 3103) A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health i… Conference Report Agreed to (98-0) 980
#263 Aug 2, 1996 On the Conference Report S. 1316 (S. 1316) A bill to reauthorize and amend title XIV of the Public Health Service Act (commonly known as the "Safe Drinking Water Act"), and for other purposes. Conference Report Agreed to (98-0) 980
#262 Aug 1, 1996 On the Conference Report H.R. 3734 (H.R. 3734) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997. Conference Report Agreed to (78-21) 7821
#261 Jul 31, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3675 (H.R. 3675) A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (95-2) 952
#260 Jul 31, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5141 to H.R. 3675 (Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3675) Amendment S.Amdt. 5141 (To require the calculation of Federal-aid highway apportionments and allocations for fiscal year 1997 to be determined so that States experience no net effect from a credit to… Motion to Table Failed (42-57) 4257
#259 Jul 31, 1996 On Passage of the Bill S. 1936 (S. 1936) A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Bill Passed (63-37) 6337
#258 Jul 31, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5073 to S. 1936 (Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1996) (S. 1936) Amendment S.Amdt. 5073 (To specify contractual obligations between DOE and waste generators.) Motion to Table Agreed to (73-27) 7327
#257 Jul 31, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5037 to S. 1936 (Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1996) (S. 1936) Amendment S.Amdt. 5037 (To protect the taxpayer by ensuring that the Secretary of Energy does not accept title to high-level nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel unless protection of public safety or… Motion to Table Agreed to (83-17) 8317
#256 Jul 31, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5055 to S. 1936 (Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1996) (S. 1936) Amendment S.Amdt. 5055 (To provide that EPA issue standards for protection of the public from releases of radioactive materials from a permanent repository, and for other purposes.) Amendment Agreed to (86-12) 8612
#255 Jul 30, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5132 to H.R. 3675 (Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3675) Amendment S.Amdt. 5132 (To reduce the level of funding for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.) Motion to Table Agreed to (82-17) 8217
#254 Jul 30, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3754 (H.R. 3754) A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (93-6) 936
#253 Jul 30, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3816 (H.R. 3816) A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (93-6) 936
#252 Jul 30, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5100 to S. 1959 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997) (S. 1959) Amendment S.Amdt. 5100 (To limit funding for Appalachian Regional Commission at House-passed level and require the Commission to be phased out in 5 years.) Motion to Table Agreed to (69-30) 6930
#251 Jul 30, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5106 to S. 1959 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997) (S. 1959) Amendment S.Amdt. 5106 (To eliminate funding for the Animas-LaPlata Participating Project.) Motion to Table Agreed to (65-33) 6533
#250 Jul 30, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5096 to S. 1959 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997) (S. 1959) Amendment S.Amdt. 5096 (To reduce funding for the Weapons Activities Account to the level requested by the Administration.) Motion to Table Agreed to (61-37) 6137
#249 Jul 30, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5095 to S. 1959 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1997) (S. 1959) Amendment S.Amdt. 5095 (To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the advanced light water reactor program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (53-45) 5345
#248 Jul 26, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3540 (H.R. 3540) A bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (93-7) 937
#247 Jul 26, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5078 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5078 (To reallocate funds for the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization.) Amendment Agreed to (73-27) 7327
#246 Jul 26, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5088 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5088 (To strike the provision which extends reduced refugee standards for certain groups.) Amendment Rejected (22-78) 2278
#245 Jul 25, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5058 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5058 (To amend the NATO Participation Act of 1994 to expedite the transition to full membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of emerging democracies in Central and East… Amendment Agreed to (81-16) 8116
#244 Jul 25, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5018 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5018 (To increase the amount of funds available for international narcotics control programs, offset by reductions in other appropriations.) Amendment Agreed to (51-46) 5146
#243 Jul 25, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5019 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5019 (To promote the improvement of the lives of the peoples of Burma through democratization, market reforms and personal freedom.) Motion to Table Failed (45-54) 4554
#242 Jul 25, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5047 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5047 (To restrict the availability of funds under the Act for Mexico until drug kingpins are extradited or prosecuted.) Amendment Agreed to (96-3) 963
#241 Jul 25, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5045 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5045 (To provide congressional review of and clear standards for the eligibility of foreign governments to be considered for United States military assistance and arms transfers.) Motion to Table Agreed to (65-35) 6535
#240 Jul 25, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5028 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5028 (To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies if the United Nations attemps to implement or impose taxation on United St… Amendment Agreed to (70-28) 7028
#239 Jul 25, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5027 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5027 (To strike funds made available for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.) Amendment Rejected (43-56) 4356
#238 Jul 25, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5017 to H.R. 3540 (Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997) (H.R. 3540) Amendment S.Amdt. 5017 (To require information on cooperation with United States anti-terrorism efforts in the annual country reports on terrorism.) Amendment Agreed to (96-0) 960
#237 Jul 24, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3603 (H.R. 3603) A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Bill Passed (97-1) 971
#236 Jul 24, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4977 to H.R. 3603 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Approp… (H.R. 3603) Amendment S.Amdt. 4977 (To limit funding for the market access program.) Motion to Table Agreed to (55-42) 5542
#235 Jul 24, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4967 to H.R. 3603 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Approp… (H.R. 3603) Amendment S.Amdt. 4967 (To prohibit the use of funds to carry out a peanut program that is operated by a marketing association if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that a member of the Board of… Motion to Table Agreed to (61-37) 6137
#234 Jul 24, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4995 to H.R. 3603 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Approp… (H.R. 3603) Amendment S.Amdt. 4995 (To prohibit the use of funds to provide a total amount of nonrecourse loans to producers for peanuts in excess of $125,000.) Motion to Table Agreed to (64-34) 6434
#233 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4959 to H.R. 3603 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Approp… (H.R. 3603) Amendment S.Amdt. 4959 (To prohibit the use of funds to make loans to large processors of sugarcane and sugar beets unless the loans require the processors to repay the full amount of the loans, plus… Motion to Table Agreed to (63-35) 6335
#232 Jul 23, 1996 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3734 (H.R. 3734) A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997. Bill Passed (74-24) 7424
#231 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: sec. 2909, pg 651, ln11 thru pg 654, ln 2) (S. 1956) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997. Motion Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) 5246
#230 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: section 2104, pg 310, ln 21 & pg 316, ln4) (S. 1956) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997. Motion Agreed to (67-32, 3/5 majority required) 6732
#229 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: language on pg 240, ln 17 & pg 242 ln 25) (S. 1956) An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1997. Motion Rejected (42-57, 3/5 majority required) 4257
#228 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: kennedy amdt no. 4956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4956 (To allow a 2-year implementation period under the medicaid program for implementation of the attribution of sponsor's income, the 5-year ban, and other provisions.) Motion Rejected (35-64, 3/5 majority required) 3564
#227 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (Motion to waive - Kennedy amdt. no. 4955) Amendment S.Amdt. 4955 (To permit assistance to be provided to needy or disabled legal immigrant children when sponsors cannot provide reimbursement.) Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) 5148
#226 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4952 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4952 (To strike additional penalties for consecutive failure to satisfy minimum participation rates.) Motion to Table Agreed to (56-43) 5643
#225 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4942 to S.Amdt. 4941 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4942 (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 exempts an adult in … Amendment Rejected (37-62) 3762
#224 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider S.Amdt. 4940 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuri… (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4940 (To allow States the option to provide non-cash assistance to children after the 5-year time limit, as provided in report number 104-430 (the conference report to H.R. 4 as pas… Motion to Table Motion to Reconsider Agreed to (50-49) 5049
#223 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4940 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4940 (To allow States the option to provide non-cash assistance to children after the 5-year time limit, as provided in report number 104-430 (the conference report to H.R. 4 as pas… Amendment Rejected (48-51) 4851
#222 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4936 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4936 (To modify the formula for determining a State family assistance grant to include the number of children in poverty residing in a State.) Amendment Rejected (37-60) 3760
#221 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: shelby amdt no. 4939) Amendment S.Amdt. 4939 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for adoption expenses and to exclude from gross income employee and military adoption assistance bene… Motion Agreed to (78-21, 3/5 majority required) 7821
#220 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4930 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4930 (To strengthen food stamp work requirements.) Motion to Table Agreed to (56-43) 5643
#219 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: santorum for gramm amdt no.4935) Amendment S.Amdt. 4935 (To deny welfare benefits to individuals convicted of illegal drug possession, use or distribution.) Motion Agreed to (74-25, 3/5 majority required) 7425
#218 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4934 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4934 (To strike the State food assistance block grant.) Amendment Agreed to (53-45) 5345
#217 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4932 to S.Amdt. 4931 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4932 (To maintain the eligibility for medicaid for any individual who is receiving medicaid based on their receipt of AFDC, foster care or adoption assistance, and to provide transi… Amendment Rejected (31-68) 3168
#216 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4933 to S.Amdt. 4931 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4933 (To maintain current eligibility standards for medicaid and provide additional State flexibility.) Amendment Agreed to (97-2) 972
#215 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: feinstein amdt no. 4929) Amendment S.Amdt. 4929 (To provide a ban on SSI apply to those entering the country on or after the enactment of this bill.) Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required) 4652
#214 Jul 23, 1996 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4927 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4927 (To require welfare recipients to participate in gainful community service.) Amendment Agreed to (99-0) 990
#213 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4916 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4916 (To strike amendments to child nutrition requirements.) Motion to Table Agreed to (56-43) 5643
#212 Jul 23, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: faircloth amdt no. 4905) Amendment S.Amdt. 4905 (To prohibit recruitment activities in SSI outreach programs, demonstration projects, and other administrative activities.) Motion Rejected (41-57, 3/5 majority required) 4157
#211 Jul 19, 1996 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4921 to S. 1956 (Personal Responsibility, Work Opportunity and Medicaid Restructuring Act of 1996) (S. 1956) Amendment S.Amdt. 4921 (To strike the provisions restricting welfare and public benefits for aliens.) Motion to Table Agreed to (62-34) 6234
#210 Jul 19, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: wellstone amdt no. 4918) Amendment S.Amdt. 4918 (To revise this legislation if it increases the number of impoverished children in this Nation.) Motion Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required) 4650
#209 Jul 19, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: ashcroft amdt no. 4917) Amendment S.Amdt. 4917 (To ensure that recipients or caretakers of minor recipients of means-tested benefits programs are held responsible for ensuring that their minor children are up to date on imm… Motion Rejected (58-40, 3/5 majority required) 5840
#208 Jul 19, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: frist amdt no. 4914 as modified) Amendment S.Amdt. 4914 (Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should ensure approval of State waiver requests.) Motion Rejected (55-43, 3/5 majority required) 5543
#207 Jul 19, 1996 On the Motion (motion to waive cba re: biden amdt no. 4912) Amendment S.Amdt. 4912 (In the nature of a substitute.) Motion Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required) 3761

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