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Senate roll call 171 · 105th Congress · Jul 11, 1997

To reduce the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Space-Based Laser program in excess of the amount requested by the President.

On Jul 11, 1997, the Senate voted 43–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 936). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–53, Democrats 41–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

43

No

56

Did not vote

1

Date

Jul 11, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.