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Senate roll call 191 · 102nd Congress · Sep 13, 1991

To place a moratorium on the patenting of mining claims under the general mining laws.

On Sep 13, 1991, the Senate voted 47–46 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2686). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 14–39, Republicans 33–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
47
No
46
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 13, 1991

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2686: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies 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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