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Senate roll call 417 · 103rd Congress · Feb 3, 1994

To prohibit the use of funds to any state or local educational agency which has a policy of denying prayer in public schools by individuals on a voluntary basis

On Feb 3, 1994, the Senate voted 75–22 on “On the Amendment” (S 1150). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 40–16, Republicans 35–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
75
No
22
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 3, 1994

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 16 no · 1 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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