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Senate roll call 154 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 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 27, 1997, the Senate voted 51–48 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 14–41, Democrats 37–7. 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
51
No
48
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 27, 1997

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 41 no
  • Democrats37 yes · 7 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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