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Senate roll call 578 · 106th Congress · Jul 17, 2000

To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to expand coverage under the medicaid program and SCHIP to parents of enrolled children,

On Jul 17, 2000, the Senate voted 51–47 on “On the Motion” (HR 4810). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–47, Democrats 45–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
51
No
47
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 17, 2000

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 47 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-578/to-amend-title-xix-and-xxi-of-the-social (accessed 2026-10-17).