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Senate roll call 126 · 105th Congress · Jun 25, 1997

To improve the provisions relating to the Higher Education Act of 1965.

On Jun 25, 1997, the Senate voted 43–57 on “On the Motion” (S 947). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–55, Democrats 43–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

43

No

57

Date

Jun 25, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.