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Senate roll call 18 · 105th Congress · Feb 26, 1997

To provide Federal assistance to supplement State and local efforts to alleviate the damage, loss, hardship and suffering caused by disasters or emergencies by

On Feb 26, 1997, the Senate voted 60–40 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 5–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
60
No
40
Date
Feb 26, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats5 yes · 40 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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