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Senate roll call 231 · 105th Congress · Sep 10, 1997

To express the sense of the Senate regarding Federal Pell Grants and a child literacy initiative.

On Sep 10, 1997, the Senate voted 96–3 on “On the Amendment” (S 1061). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–3, Democrats 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

96

No

3

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 10, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.