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Senate roll call 121 · 102nd Congress · Jul 10, 1991

To prohibit the use of funds for the superconducting super collider.

On Jul 10, 1991, the Senate voted 62–37 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2427). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 29–27, Republicans 33–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
62
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 10, 1991

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2427: Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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