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Senate roll call 375 · 104th Congress · Aug 9, 1995

To authorize the establishment of the National African American Museum within the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.

On Aug 9, 1995, the Senate voted 50–47 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 1977). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 43–10, Democrats 7–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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 Agreed to
Yes
50
No
47
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 9, 1995

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 37 no · 4 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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