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Senate roll call 139 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1995

To limit the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded in a health care liability action.

On May 2, 1995, the Senate voted 61–39 on “On the Amendment” (HR 956). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–5, Democrats 12–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
61
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1995

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 34 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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