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Senate roll call 279 · 104th Congress · Jun 21, 1995

To require the transfer of certain Federal highway funds to a State highway safety program if a State fails to prohibit open containers of alcoholic beverages a

On Jun 21, 1995, the Senate voted 51–41 on “On the Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider” (S 440). Result: Motion to Table Motion to Reconsider Agr. By party: Republicans 42–10, Democrats 9–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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 Motion to Reconsider Agr
Yes
51
No
41
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 21, 1995

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 31 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To require the transfer of certain Federal…: Senate Vote, Jun 21, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-279/to-require-the-transfer-of-certain-federal-highway-funds (accessed 2026-10-17).