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Senate roll call 52 · 107th Congress · Mar 27, 2001

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide partial public financing for Senate candidates who abide by voluntary spending limits.

On Mar 27, 2001, the Senate voted 30–70 on “On the Amendment” (S 27). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–50, Democrats 30–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
30
No
70
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 27, 2001

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats30 yes · 20 no

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 amend the Federal Election Campaign Act…: Senate Vote, Mar 27, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-S-52/to-amend-the-federal-election-campaign-act-of-1971 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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