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Senate roll call 116 · 105th Congress · Jun 25, 1997

To provide food stamp benefits to child immigrants.

On Jun 25, 1997, the Senate voted 48–52 on “On the Motion” (S 947). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–50, Democrats 43–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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 Rejected

Yes

48

No

52

Date

Jun 25, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.