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Senate roll call 142 · 104th Congress · May 2, 1995

To clarify the preemption of State laws.

On May 2, 1995, the Senate voted 51–49 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 956). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 45–9, Democrats 6–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
51
No
49
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1995

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 40 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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