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Senate roll call 602 · 103rd Congress · Jul 19, 1994

To strike a provision prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from approving Food Stamp "cash out" demonstration initiatives.

On Jul 19, 1994, the Senate voted 37–62 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 4554). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 36–19, Republicans 1–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
37
No
62
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 19, 1994

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 43 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4554: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To strike a provision prohibiting the…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-602/to-strike-a-provision-prohibiting-the-secretary-of-agriculture (accessed 2026-10-17).