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Senate roll call 521 · 105th Congress · Jul 22, 1998

To prevent any consolidation of the Patent and Trademark Office until the Administrator of General Services conducts a cost-benefit analysis that is not limited

On Jul 22, 1998, the Senate voted 47–53 on “On the Amendment” (S 2260). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 36–19, Democrats 11–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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 Rejected
Yes
47
No
53
Date
Jul 22, 1998

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 19 no
  • Democrats11 yes · 34 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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