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Senate roll call 17 · 105th Congress · Feb 26, 1997

To propose a substitute amendment.

On Feb 26, 1997, the Senate voted 59–41 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 53–2, Democrats 6–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
59
No
41
Date
Feb 26, 1997

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats6 yes · 39 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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