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Senate roll call 141 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1995

To establish a limitation on noneconomic damages.

On May 2, 1995, the Senate voted 56–44 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 956). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 13–41, Democrats 43–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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 Agreed to
Yes
56
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1995

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 3 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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