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Senate roll call 228 · 105th Congress · Sep 10, 1997

To clarify the family violence option under the temporary assistance to needy families program.

On Sep 10, 1997, the Senate voted 98–1 on “On the Amendment” (S 1061). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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 Agreed to
Yes
98
No
1
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 10, 1997

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 1 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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