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Senate roll call 459 · 102nd Congress · Aug 7, 1992

To require federal funding for the costs of compliance.

On Aug 7, 1992, the Senate voted 35–60 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4312). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 6–48, Republicans 29–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
60
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 7, 1992

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 48 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4312: To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to bilingual election requirements.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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