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Senate roll call 156 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To allow taxpayers with income tax liability to take the child tax credit before the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 39–59 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–50, Democrats 34–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

39

No

59

Did not vote

2

Date

Jun 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.