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Senate roll call 161 · 104th Congress · May 10, 1995

A bill to establish legal standards and procedures for product liability litigation, and for other purposes.

On May 10, 1995, the Senate voted 61–37 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 956). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 46–7, Democrats 15–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
Bill Passed
Yes
61
No
37
Did not vote
5
Date
May 10, 1995

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 30 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to establish legal standards and…: Senate Vote, May 10, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-161/a-bill-to-establish-legal-standards-and-procedures-for (accessed 2026-10-17).