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Senate roll call 245 · 105th Congress · Sep 17, 1997

To provide financial assistance to States to support the arts.

On Sep 17, 1997, the Senate voted 36–63 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2107). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 34–20, Democrats 2–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
36
No
63
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 43 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2107: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies 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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