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Senate roll call 45 · 105th Congress · Apr 17, 1997

A bill to provide criminal and civil penalties for the unlawful acquisition, transfer, or use of any chemical weapon or biological weapon, and to reduce the thr

On Apr 17, 1997, the Senate voted 53–44 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 495). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 1–44. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

53

No

44

Did not vote

3

Date

Apr 17, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.