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Senate roll call 609 · 103rd Congress · Jul 20, 1994

To protect the first amendment rights of employees of the Department of Agriculture.

On Jul 20, 1994, the Senate voted 59–41 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4554). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 23–33, Republicans 36–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
59
No
41
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 20, 1994

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4554: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, 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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