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Senate roll call 296 · 105th Congress · Nov 6, 1997

An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1998 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activit

On Nov 6, 1997, the Senate voted 90–10 on “On the Conference Report” (HR 1119). Result: Conference Report Agreed to. By party: Republicans 51–4, Democrats 39–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
Conference Report Agreed to
Yes
90
No
10
Date
Nov 6, 1997

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 4 no
  • Democrats39 yes · 6 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1119: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, 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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