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Senate roll call 140 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To allow payroll taxes to be included in the calculation to tax liability for receiving the children's tax credit, and for other purposes.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 39–60 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 4–51, Democrats 35–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

39

No

60

Did not vote

1

Date

Jun 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.