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Senate roll call 186 · 105th Congress · Jul 17, 1997

To allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for breast-cancer research through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued United States postage sta

On Jul 17, 1997, the Senate voted 83–17 on “On the Amendment” (S 1023). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 44–11, Democrats 39–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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 Agreed to
Yes
83
No
17
Date
Jul 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 11 no
  • Democrats39 yes · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To allow postal patrons to contribute to…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-186/to-allow-postal-patrons-to-contribute-to-funding-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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