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Senate roll call 275 · 106th Congress · Sep 15, 1999

To express the sense of the Senate concerning CAFE standards for sport utility vehicles and other light trucks.

On Sep 15, 1999, the Senate voted 40–55 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2084). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–46, Democrats 34–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
40
No
55
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 15, 1999

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 46 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2084: Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To express the sense of the Senate…: Senate Vote, Sep 15, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-275/to-express-the-sense-of-the-senate-concerning-cafe (accessed 2026-10-17).