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Senate roll call 233 · 102nd Congress · Oct 29, 1991

To provide for a limit on attorney contingency fees, disclosure and estimate of such fees, a private right of action, and hourly rate right under the provisions

On Oct 29, 1991, the Senate voted 68–30 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1745). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 51–4, Republicans 17–26. 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
68
No
30
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 29, 1991

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 26 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1745: A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, 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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