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Senate roll call 78 · 102nd Congress · May 23, 1991

To eliminate the 50% subsidy to politicians to be provided by the broadcast industry.

On May 23, 1991, the Senate voted 54–44 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 3). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 49–7, Republicans 5–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
54
No
44
Did not vote
4
Date
May 23, 1991

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 7 no · 2 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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