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Senate roll call 642 · 106th Congress · Oct 11, 2000

A bill to combat trafficking of persons, especially into the sex trade, slavery, and slavery-like conditions in the United States and countries around the world

On Oct 11, 2000, the Senate voted 90–5 on “On the Decision of the Chair” (HR 3244). Result: Decision of Chair Sustained. By party: Republicans 48–4, Democrats 42–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
Decision of Chair Sustained
Yes
90
No
5
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 11, 2000

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3244: To combat trafficking of persons, especially into the sex trade, slavery, and slavery-like conditions in the United States and countries around the world through prevention, through prosecution and enforcement against traffickers, and through protection and assistance to victims of trafficking.

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, “A bill to combat trafficking of persons…: Senate Vote, Oct 11, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-642/a-bill-to-combat-trafficking-of-persons-especially-into (accessed 2026-10-17).

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