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Senate roll call 506 · 105th Congress · Jul 16, 1998

To provide for the conduct of anti-tobacco activities by the Food and Drug Administration.

On Jul 16, 1998, the Senate voted 49–50 on “On the Motion” (S 2159). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–46, Democrats 40–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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 Rejected
Yes
49
No
50
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 16, 1998

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 46 no
  • Democrats40 yes · 4 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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