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Senate roll call 561 · 106th Congress · Jul 13, 2000

To amend the internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit exemption and the qualified family-owned business interest deduction, to provide a ref

On Jul 13, 2000, the Senate voted 44–55 on “On the Motion” (HR 8). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–54, Democrats 43–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
44
No
55
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 13, 2000

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 54 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, Jul 13, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-561/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).