Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
Official title: “To provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 98 to 0 on July 25, 1995, with 2 senators who did not vote.
The House passed it by voice vote on November 29, 1995. A voice vote records no individual votes.
It became law on December 19, 1995.
The question on the official record: Senate, “On Passage of the Bill S. 1060”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate Republicans | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate Democrats | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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