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Senate roll call 253 · 105th Congress · Sep 23, 1997

To eliminate provisions relating to the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to track devices or to conduct postmarket surveillance of devic

On Sep 23, 1997, the Senate voted 39–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 830). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–52, Democrats 36–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
39
No
61
Date
Sep 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 52 no
  • Democrats36 yes · 9 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 830: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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