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Senate roll call 496 · 103rd Congress · May 5, 1994

To modify the gift provisions and provide enhanced penalties for violations of the gift rule and for violations of Senate rules subject to reprimand, and for ot

On May 5, 1994, the Senate voted 39–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 1935). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 14–41, Republicans 25–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
39
No
59
Did not vote
4
Date
May 5, 1994

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 41 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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Capitol Receipts, “To modify the gift provisions and provide…: Senate Vote, May 5, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-496/to-modify-the-gift-provisions-and-provide-enhanced-penalties (accessed 2026-10-17).