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Senate roll call 250 · 103rd Congress · Sep 9, 1993

To express the sense of Congress concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces.

On Sep 9, 1993, the Senate voted 33–63 on “On the Amendment” (S 1298). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 30–25, Republicans 3–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
33
No
63
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 9, 1993

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 38 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 25 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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