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Senate roll call 156 · 104th Congress · May 9, 1995

To provide for a uniform product liability law and to provide assurance of access to certain biomaterials.

On May 9, 1995, the Senate voted 60–38 on “On the Cloture Motion” (HR 956). Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 46–7, Democrats 14–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yes
60
No
38
Did not vote
5
Date
May 9, 1995

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 31 no · 3 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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