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Senate roll call 501 · 105th Congress · Jul 15, 1998

To exempt agricultural products, medicines and medical equipment from U.S. economic sanctions.

On Jul 15, 1998, the Senate voted 38–60 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2159). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 26–29, Democrats 12–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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 Failed
Yes
38
No
60
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 15, 1998

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 29 no
  • Democrats12 yes · 31 no · 2 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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