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Senate roll call 369 · 103rd Congress · Nov 16, 1993

To lower the maximum penalties applicable for offenses not involving force or threat of force.

On Nov 16, 1993, the Senate voted 56–40 on “On the Amendment” (S 636). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 47–6, Republicans 9–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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 Agreed to
Yes
56
No
40
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 16, 1993

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 636: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to permit individuals to have freedom of access to certain medical clinics and facilities, 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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