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Senate roll call 120 · 105th Congress · Jun 25, 1997

To allow medicare beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for services.

On Jun 25, 1997, the Senate voted 64–35 on “On the Motion” (S 947). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 9–35. 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 Agreed to
Yes
64
No
35
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 25, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats9 yes · 35 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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