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Senate roll call 74 · 105th Congress · May 20, 1997

To adjust the President's initiatives for increased spending and the tax cuts.

On May 20, 1997, the Senate voted 8–91 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 27). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–55, Democrats 8–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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
8
No
91
Did not vote
1
Date
May 20, 1997

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 55 no
  • Democrats8 yes · 36 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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