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Senate roll call 271 · 104th Congress · Jun 20, 1995

To provide for the elimination of penalties for noncompliance with motorcycle helmet and automoblie safety belt requirements.

On Jun 20, 1995, the Senate voted 45–52 on “On the Amendment” (S 440). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 40–13, Democrats 5–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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 Rejected
Yes
45
No
52
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 20, 1995

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 39 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 440: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for the designation of the National Highway System, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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