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Senate roll call 212 · 105th Congress · Sep 3, 1997

To provide funding for activities of the Food and Drug Administration relating to the prevention of tobacco use by youth, with an offset.

On Sep 3, 1997, the Senate voted 28–70 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2160). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 27–26, Democrats 1–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
28
No
70
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 3, 1997

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 44 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2160: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

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, “To provide funding for activities of the…: Senate Vote, Sep 3, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-212/to-provide-funding-for-activities-of-the-food-and (accessed 2026-10-17).