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Senate roll call 215 · 102nd Congress · Oct 2, 1991

To provide a substitute amendment, creating the "Family and Medical Leave Act of 1991".

On Oct 2, 1991, the Senate voted 65–32 on “On the Amendment” (S 5). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 50–4, Republicans 15–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
65
No
32
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 2, 1991

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 4 no · 4 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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