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Senate roll call 149 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To increase the excise tax on cigarettes by 43 cents per pack and increase the tax on other tobacco products by a proportionate amount, and direct $12,000,000,0

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 30–70 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–55, Democrats 30–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

30

No

70

Date

Jun 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.