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Senate roll call 106 · 102nd Congress · Jun 25, 1991

To impose the death penalty only in drug cases involving an intentional killing.

On Jun 25, 1991, the Senate voted 30–68 on “On the Amendment” (S 1241). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 25–31, Republicans 5–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
30
No
68
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 25, 1991

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 31 no · 2 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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