H.R. 1350 (104th): Maritime Security Act of 1996

This was a vote to pass H.R. 1350 (104th) in the Senate.

Congress
104th Congress
Date
Sep 24, 1996
Chamber
Senate
Number
#300
Question:
On Passage of the Bill in the Senate
Result:
Bill Passed
Track Votes
Key: R Yea D Yea R Nay
Seat position based on our ideology score.
Totals     Republican     Democrat
  Yea 88
 
 
88%
42 46
  Nay 10
 
 
10%
10 0
Not Voting 2
 
 
2%
1 1
Required: Simple Majority source: senate.gov

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Notes: “Aye” or “Yea”?

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