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Senate roll call 62 · 105th Congress · May 8, 1997

To ensure full funding of disaster assistance without adding to the federal debt.

On May 8, 1997, the Senate voted 62–38 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 672). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 19–36, Democrats 43–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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 Agreed to
Yes
62
No
38
Date
May 8, 1997

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 36 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 2 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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