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Senate roll call 432 · 105th Congress · May 13, 1998

To make amendments with respect to the definition of a class action, and for other purposes.

On May 13, 1998, the Senate voted 72–27 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1260). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–2, Democrats 20–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
72
No
27
Date
May 13, 1998

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats20 yes · 25 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1260: A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To make amendments with respect to the…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-432/to-make-amendments-with-respect-to-the-definition-of (accessed 2026-10-17).