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Senate roll call 256 · 105th Congress · Sep 24, 1997

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 pro

On Sep 24, 1997, the Senate voted 98–2 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 830). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 43–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
98
No
2
Date
Sep 24, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and…: Senate Vote, Sep 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-256/a-bill-to-amend-the-federal-food-drug-and (accessed 2026-10-17).