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Senate roll call 291 · 104th Congress · Jun 28, 1995

To provide for sanctions for abusive litigation.

On Jun 28, 1995, the Senate voted 57–38 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 240). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 42–9, Democrats 15–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
57
No
38
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 28, 1995

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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