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Senate roll call 117 · 105th Congress · Jun 25, 1997

To improve health care quality and reduce health care costs by establishing a National Fund for Health Research that would significantly expand the Nation's inv

On Jun 25, 1997, the Senate voted 46–54 on “On the Motion” (S 947). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 11–44, Democrats 35–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
46
No
54
Date
Jun 25, 1997

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 10 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To improve health care quality and reduce…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-117/to-improve-health-care-quality-and-reduce-health-care (accessed 2026-10-17).