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Senate roll call 293 · 102nd Congress · Jan 31, 1992

In the nature of a substitute; The Cable Television Competition Act of 1992.

On Jan 31, 1992, the Senate voted 35–54 on “On the Amendment” (S 12). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 7–42, Republicans 28–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
35
No
54
Did not vote
10
Date
Jan 31, 1992

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 42 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 12: A bill to amend title VI of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure carriage on cable television of local news and other programming and to restore the right of local regulatory authorities to regulate cable television rates, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “In the nature of a substitute; The Cable…: Senate Vote, Jan 31, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-293/in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-the-cable-television (accessed 2026-10-17).

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