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Senate roll call 708 · 103rd Congress · Sep 29, 1994

To improve the operations of the legislative branch of the Federal Government.

On Sep 29, 1994, the Senate voted 58–41 on “On the Motion” (HR 4649). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 22–33, Republicans 36–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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 Rejected
Yes
58
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 29, 1994

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4649: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District 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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