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Senate roll call 501 · 103rd Congress · May 11, 1994

To express the sense of the Senate concerning the Racial Justice Act.

On May 11, 1994, the Senate voted 58–41 on “On the Amendment” (S 1935). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 20–35, Republicans 38–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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 Agreed to
Yes
58
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
May 11, 1994

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 35 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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