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Senate roll call 612 · 106th Congress · Sep 12, 2000

To require the President certify to Congress that the People's Republic of China is in compliance with certain Memoranda of Understanding regarding prohibition

On Sep 12, 2000, the Senate voted 29–68 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4444). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 13–40, Democrats 16–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
29
No
68
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 12, 2000

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 28 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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