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Senate roll call 223 · 105th Congress · Sep 9, 1997

To eliminate medicare incentive payments under plans for voluntary reduction in the number of residents.

On Sep 9, 1997, the Senate voted 45–54 on “On the Motion” (S 1061). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 36–18, Democrats 9–36. 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 Rejected
Yes
45
No
54
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 9, 1997

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 36 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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