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Senate roll call 185 · 105th Congress · Jul 17, 1997

An original bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other p

On Jul 17, 1997, the Senate voted 91–8 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 955). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 48–6, Democrats 43–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
91
No
8
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “An original bill making appropriations for…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-185/an-original-bill-making-appropriations-for-foreign-operations-export (accessed 2026-10-15).