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Senate roll call 139 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To let families decide for themselves how best to use their child tax credit.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 46–54 on “On the Amendment” (S 949). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 41–14, Democrats 5–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

46

No

54

Date

Jun 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.