To determine the source of the unauthorized release of confidential information compiled by the FBI with respect to Professor Anita Hill and Judge Clarence Thom

On Oct 24, 1991, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 596). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 0–55, Republicans 43–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Amendment Rejected
Yes: 43
No: 55
Did not vote: 4
Date: Oct 24, 1991

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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