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Senate roll call 248 · 105th Congress · Sep 18, 1997

To provide additional funding for law enforcement activities of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to reduce gang violence.

On Sep 18, 1997, the Senate voted 34–64 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2107). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 30–25, Democrats 4–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
34
No
64
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 18, 1997

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 25 no
  • Democrats4 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote

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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