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Senate roll call 130 · 103rd Congress · May 27, 1993

To create a purely voluntary public funding system for eligible candidates.

On May 27, 1993, the Senate voted 35–60 on “On the Amendment” (S 3). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 35–18, Republicans 0–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
35
No
60
Did not vote
7
Date
May 27, 1993

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 18 no · 4 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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