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Senate roll call 540 · 105th Congress · Jul 29, 1998

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that married couples may file a combined return under which each spouse is taxed using the rates applicabl

On Jul 29, 1998, the Senate voted 48–51 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2312). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 4–50, Democrats 44–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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

48

No

51

Did not vote

1

Date

Jul 29, 1998

From Voteview roll call records.