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Senate roll call 183 · 105th Congress · Jul 17, 1997

To provide for Cuban-American family humanitarian support and compassionate travel.

On Jul 17, 1997, the Senate voted 38–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 955). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–49, Democrats 33–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
38
No
61
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 49 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 12 no

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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