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Senate roll call 197 · 104th Congress · May 24, 1995

To express the sense of the Congress that no Member of Congress or the Executive Branch may use campaign funds or privately donated funds to defend against sexu

On May 24, 1995, the Senate voted 55–45 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 53–1, Democrats 2–44. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
55
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
May 24, 1995

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 44 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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