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Senate roll call 229 · 105th Congress · Sep 10, 1997

To increase funding for the Head Start Act.

On Sep 10, 1997, the Senate voted 27–72 on “On the Motion” (S 1061). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–53, Democrats 25–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

27

No

72

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 10, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.