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Senate roll call 522 · 103rd Congress · May 24, 1994

To restore the original purpose of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission by ensuring that only private funds are used by the Commission.

On May 24, 1994, the Senate voted 28–70 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1933). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–53, Republicans 27–17. 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
28
No
70
Did not vote
4
Date
May 24, 1994

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 17 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 53 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1933: To authorize appropriations for the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Commission, extend such Commission, establish a National Service Day to promote community service, 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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