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Senate roll call 181 · 105th Congress · Jul 16, 1997

To decrease the amount of funds available to OPIC for administrative expenses to carry out the credit and insurance programs.

On Jul 16, 1997, the Senate voted 35–64 on “On the Amendment” (S 955). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 27–27, Democrats 8–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
35
No
64
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 16, 1997

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 37 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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