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Senate roll call 137 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1995

To provide for the consideration of health care liability claims relating to certain obstetric services.

On May 2, 1995, the Senate voted 39–61 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 956). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 10–44, Democrats 29–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
39
No
61
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1995

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 17 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 provide for the consideration of health…: Senate Vote, May 2, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-137/to-provide-for-the-consideration-of-health-care-liability (accessed 2026-10-17).