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Senate roll call 491 · 102nd Congress · Sep 17, 1992

To increase the amounts available for carrying out programs of cancer research.

On Sep 17, 1992, the Senate voted 43–53 on “On the Motion” (HR 5677). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 29–25, Republicans 14–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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 Rejected
Yes
43
No
53
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 17, 1992

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 28 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 25 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5677: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To increase the amounts available for…: Senate Vote, Sep 17, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-491/to-increase-the-amounts-available-for-carrying-out-programs (accessed 2026-10-14).

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