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Senate roll call 287 · 102nd Congress · Jan 28, 1992

To enhance educational opportunity, increase school attendance, and promote self-sufficiency among welfare recipients.

On Jan 28, 1992, the Senate voted 55–43 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 49–6, Republicans 6–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
55
No
43
Did not vote
4
Date
Jan 28, 1992

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 6 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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