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Senate roll call 397 · 105th Congress · Apr 23, 1998

To replace the expansion of education individual retirement accounts to elementary and secondary school expenses with an increase the lifetime learning educatio

On Apr 23, 1998, the Senate voted 61–39 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2646). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 7–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
61
No
39
Date
Apr 23, 1998

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats7 yes · 38 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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