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Senate roll call 64 · 105th Congress · May 14, 1997

To permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies.

On May 14, 1997, the Senate voted 51–48 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 717). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 18–37, Democrats 33–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
51
No
48
Did not vote
1
Date
May 14, 1997

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 37 no
  • Democrats33 yes · 11 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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