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Senate roll call 239 · 104th Congress · Jun 7, 1995

To retain an avenue for appeal in the case of prisoners who can demonstrate actual innocence.

On Jun 7, 1995, the Senate voted 62–37 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 735). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–5, Democrats 13–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
62
No
37
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 7, 1995

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 32 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 735: A bill to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, 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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