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Senate roll call 158 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for certain minerals.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 37–61 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–49, Democrats 31–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
37
No
61
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 27, 1997

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 49 no
  • Democrats31 yes · 12 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To eliminate the percentage depletion…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-158/to-eliminate-the-percentage-depletion-allowance-for-certain-minerals (accessed 2026-10-17).