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Senate roll call 111 · 102nd Congress · Jun 26, 1991

To impose the death penalty for drug-related homicides in the District of Columbia.

On Jun 26, 1991, the Senate voted 60–39 on “On the Amendment” (S 1241). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 24–32, Republicans 36–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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 Agreed to
Yes
60
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 26, 1991

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 32 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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