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Senate roll call 172 · 105th Congress · Jul 11, 1997

To require the Secretary of Defense to select one of the three new tactical fighter aircraft programs to recommend for termination.

On Jul 11, 1997, the Senate voted 19–79 on “On the Amendment” (S 936). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–54, Democrats 18–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
19
No
79
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 11, 1997

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 54 no
  • Democrats18 yes · 25 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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