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Senate roll call 42 · 107th Congress · Mar 21, 2001

To allow a State to enact voluntary public financing legislation regarding the election of Federal candidates in such State.

On Mar 21, 2001, the Senate voted 36–64 on “On the Amendment” (S 27). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–50, Democrats 36–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
36
No
64
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 21, 2001

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats36 yes · 14 no

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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