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Senate roll call 131 · 106th Congress · May 19, 1999

To discourage the promotion of violence in motion pictures and television productions.

On May 19, 1999, the Senate voted 67–33 on “On the Amendment” (S 254). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–5, Democrats 17–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
67
No
33
Did not vote
2
Date
May 19, 1999

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 28 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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