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Senate roll call 72 · 102nd Congress · May 22, 1991

To require that surplus campaign funds be paid into the Treasury of the United States to aid in reducing the deficit and to ensure a "level playing field" for a

On May 22, 1991, the Senate voted 57–41 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 3). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 49–7, Republicans 8–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
57
No
41
Did not vote
4
Date
May 22, 1991

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 7 no · 2 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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