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Senate roll call 173 · 105th Congress · Jul 11, 1997

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1998 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defen

On Jul 11, 1997, the Senate voted 94–4 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 936). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 39–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
Bill Passed
Yes
94
No
4
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 11, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats39 yes · 4 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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