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Senate roll call 489 · 105th Congress · Jul 9, 1998

To expand the educational opportunities for welfare recipients.

On Jul 9, 1998, the Senate voted 56–42 on “On the Amendment” (S 1882). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 11–42, Democrats 45–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

56

No

42

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 9, 1998

From Voteview roll call records.