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Senate roll call 538 · 102nd Congress · Oct 1, 1992

To provide for the payment of attorney's fees incurred by a nominee in connection with the consideration by the Senate of a nomination to Federal office made by

On Oct 1, 1992, the Senate voted 11–87 on “On the Amendment” (HR 5427). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–54, Republicans 10–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
87
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 1, 1992

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 54 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5427: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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 provide for the payment of attorney's…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-538/to-provide-for-the-payment-of-attorneys-fees-incurred (accessed 2026-10-18).

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