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Senate roll call 492 · 102nd Congress · Sep 17, 1992

To limit funding for programs that distribute sterile needles for the hypodermic injection of illegal drugs.

On Sep 17, 1992, the Senate voted 69–29 on “On the Amendment” (HR 5677). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 14–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
69
No
29
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 17, 1992

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5677: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, 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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