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Senate roll call 168 · 105th Congress · Jul 10, 1997

To require the Secretary of Defense to transfer $400,000,000 to the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs to provide funds for veterans' health care and other purposes

On Jul 10, 1997, the Senate voted 58–41 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 936). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 50–5, Democrats 8–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
58
No
41
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 10, 1997

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 5 no
  • Democrats8 yes · 36 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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