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Senate roll call 55 · 105th Congress · May 1, 1997

A bill to provide certain protections to volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities in lawsuits based on the activities of volunteers.

On May 1, 1997, the Senate voted 99–1 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 543). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
Bill Passed
Yes
99
No
1
Date
May 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 543: A bill to provide certain protections to volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities in lawsuits based on the activities of volunteers.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to provide certain protections to…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-55/a-bill-to-provide-certain-protections-to-volunteers-nonprofit (accessed 2026-10-17).