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Vote number 1999-121 declaring memorial prayers and religious symbols OK at schools
on May 18, 1999 regarding bill S.254
Results: Passed 85-13

Vote to declare that erecting religious symbols and praying on public school campuses as part of a memorial service does not violate the First Amendment to the Constitution, and to provide legal assistance to any government entity defending such a case.

Categorized under Education

Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 4: Teach moral standards In Public Schools.


Democrats voting on 1999-121

Evan Bayh YESIN Democratic Jr Senator
John Edwards YESNC Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004
Dianne Feinstein YESCA Democrat Sr Senator
Joseph Lieberman YESCT Democratic Jr Senator; Gore's VP nominee; ran for Pres. 2004
Blanche Lambert Lincoln YESAR Democratic incumbent
Charles Schumer YESNY Democratic incumbent


Republicans voting on 1999-121

Spencer Abraham YESMI Republican Senator (Former)
John Ashcroft YESMO Republican Senator (Former)
Jim Bunning YESKY Republican incumbent
Michael Crapo YESID Republican incumbent
Peter Fitzgerald YESIL Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004
John McCain YESAZ Republican incumbent
George Voinovich YESOH Republican incumbent


Independents voting on 1999-121



Total votes recorded by OnTheIssues:

Democrats: YES 6; NO 0
Republicans: YES 7; NO 0
Independents: YES 0; NO 0