An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending S

On Sep 11, 1997, the Senate voted 92–8 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1061). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 47–8, Democrats 45–0. 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: 92
No: 8
Date: Sep 11, 1997

By party

Republicans47 yes · 8 no
Democrats45 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jefferson Beauregard (Jeff) Sessions III R-AL voted no
Daniel Ray Coats R-IN voted no
John David Ashcroft R-MO voted no
Duncan McLauchlin (Lauch) Faircloth R-NC voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Robert C. Smith R-NH voted no
James Mountain Inhofe R-OK voted no
William Philip (Phil) Gramm R-TX voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jefferson Beauregard (Jeff) Sessions III R-AL
Daniel Ray Coats R-IN
John David Ashcroft R-MO
Duncan McLauchlin (Lauch) Faircloth R-NC
Jesse Helms R-NC
Robert C. Smith R-NH
James Mountain Inhofe R-OK
William Philip (Phil) Gramm R-TX

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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