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Senate roll call 175 · 105th Congress · Jul 15, 1997

To prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to underwrite restructuring costs associated with a business merger.

On Jul 15, 1997, the Senate voted 15–83 on “On the Amendment” (S 1005). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–51, Democrats 13–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
15
No
83
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 15, 1997

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 51 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 32 no

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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