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Senate roll call 224 · 105th Congress · Sep 10, 1997

To provide for certain limitations on attorneys' fees under any global tobacco settlement and for increased funding for children's health research.

On Sep 10, 1997, the Senate voted 48–49 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1061). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 6–48, Democrats 42–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
48
No
49
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 10, 1997

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 48 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

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, “To provide for certain limitations on…: Senate Vote, Sep 10, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-224/to-provide-for-certain-limitations-on-attorneys-fees-under (accessed 2026-10-17).