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Senate roll call 294 · 102nd Congress · Jan 31, 1992

A bill to amend title VI of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure carriage on cable television of local news and other programming and to restore the right o

On Jan 31, 1992, the Senate voted 73–18 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 12). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 46–4, Republicans 27–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
Bill Passed
Yes
73
No
18
Did not vote
10
Date
Jan 31, 1992

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 12: A bill to amend title VI of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure carriage on cable television of local news and other programming and to restore the right of local regulatory authorities to regulate cable television rates, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend title VI of the…: Senate Vote, Jan 31, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-294/a-bill-to-amend-title-vi-of-the-communications (accessed 2026-10-17).