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Senate roll call 386 · 105th Congress · Apr 21, 1998

To provide incentives for States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary school and secondary school teachers

On Apr 21, 1998, the Senate voted 63–35 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2646). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–0, Democrats 9–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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 Agreed to
Yes
63
No
35
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 21, 1998

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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