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Senate roll call 159 · 104th Congress · May 10, 1995

To adjust the limitations on punitive damages that may be awarded against certain defendants.

On May 10, 1995, the Senate voted 78–20 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 956). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 27–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
78
No
20
Did not vote
5
Date
May 10, 1995

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 18 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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