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Senate roll call 118 · 105th Congress · Jun 25, 1997

To provide for medicaid eligibility of disabled children who lose SSI benefits.

On Jun 25, 1997, the Senate voted 49–51 on “On the Motion” (S 947). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–50, Democrats 44–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
49
No
51
Date
Jun 25, 1997

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 50 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 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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