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Senate roll call 138 · 106th Congress · May 20, 1999

To establish a commission to study the motion picture industry and make recommendations to Congress and the President to promote accountability in the motion pi

On May 20, 1999, the Senate voted 41–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 254). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 38–16, Democrats 3–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
41
No
56
Did not vote
5
Date
May 20, 1999

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 40 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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Capitol Receipts, “To establish a commission to study the…: Senate Vote, May 20, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-138/to-establish-a-commission-to-study-the-motion-picture (accessed 2026-10-17).