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Senate roll call 317 · 104th Congress · Jul 20, 1995

To ensure equal opportunity and merit selection in the award of Federal contracts.

On Jul 20, 1995, the Senate voted 36–61 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1854). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 33–19, Democrats 3–42. 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
36
No
61
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 20, 1995

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 19 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 42 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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