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Senate roll call 153 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To encourage improvements in child care services and options for meeting employment-related child care needs.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 57–42 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 15–40, Democrats 42–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
57
No
42
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 27, 1997

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 40 no
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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