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Vote number 1996-383HR replacing welfare entitlements with work rules
on Jul 31, 1996 regarding bill HR 3734
Results: Adopted 328-101

Vote to adopt a bill to reform the welfare system by ending the entitlement nature of welfare, giving states control over most welfare programs; limiting welfare benefits; requiring most adult recipients to work; & limiting welfare for legal immigrants.

Categorized under Welfare & Poverty

Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 20: Allow churches to provide welfare services.


Democrats voting on 1996-383HR

Blanche Lambert Lincoln YESAR Democratic incumbent
Charles Schumer NONY Democratic incumbent


Republicans voting on 1996-383HR

John Ensign YESNV Republican Jr Senator


Independents voting on 1996-383HR



Total votes recorded by OnTheIssues:

Democrats: YES 1; NO 1
Republicans: YES 1; NO 0
Independents: YES 0; NO 0