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Senate roll call 42 · 105th Congress · Apr 15, 1997

A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

On Apr 15, 1997, the Senate voted 65–34 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 104). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 53–2, Democrats 12–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
65
No
34
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 15, 1997

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats12 yes · 32 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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