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Senate roll call 608 · 106th Congress · Sep 7, 2000

To require the President to certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China has taken certain actions with respect to ensuring religious freedom, as rec

On Sep 7, 2000, the Senate voted 30–67 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4444). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 15–38, Democrats 15–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
30
No
67
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 7, 2000

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4444: To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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