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Senate roll call 274 · 104th Congress · Jun 21, 1995

To eliminate the penalties for noncompliance by States with a program requiring the use of motorcycle helmets.

On Jun 21, 1995, the Senate voted 36–64 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 440). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 7–47, Democrats 29–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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 Failed
Yes
36
No
64
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 47 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 17 no · 2 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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