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Senate roll call 10 · 105th Congress · Feb 12, 1997

To simplify the conditions for a declaration of an imminent and serious threat to national security.

On Feb 12, 1997, the Senate voted 64–36 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 9–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
64
No
36
Date
Feb 12, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats9 yes · 36 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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