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Senate roll call 53 · 102nd Congress · May 7, 1991

A bill to amend the Sherman Act regarding retail competition.

On May 7, 1991, the Senate voted 61–37 on “On the Cloture Motion” (S 429). Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to. By party: Democrats 50–5, Republicans 11–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yes
61
No
37
Did not vote
4
Date
May 7, 1991

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 32 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 5 no · 3 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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