To express Congress' findings with respect to the trade practices of the People's Republic of China, to specify additional areas of trade in which the People's

On Jul 22, 1991, the Senate voted 55–35 on “On the Amendment” (S 1367). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 4–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 55
No: 35
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 22, 1991

By party

Republicans4 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Howell Thomas Heflin D-AL voted no
Connie Mack III R-FL voted yes
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
Robert C. Smith R-NH voted yes
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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