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Senate roll call 631 · 103rd Congress · Jul 27, 1994

To prohibit funds to any State or local educational agency which has a policy of denying constitutionally protected prayer in public schools by individuals on a

On Jul 27, 1994, the Senate voted 47–53 on “On the Amendment” (S 1513). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 12–44, Republicans 35–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
47
No
53
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 27, 1994

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 44 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To prohibit funds to any State or local…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1994,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-631/to-prohibit-funds-to-any-state-or-local-educational (accessed 2026-10-17).

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