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Senate roll call 234 · 105th Congress · Sep 11, 1997

To prohibit the use of funds for national testing in reading and mathematics, with certain exceptions.

On Sep 11, 1997, the Senate voted 87–13 on “On the Amendment” (S 1061). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 42–13, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
87
No
13
Date
Sep 11, 1997

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 13 no
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 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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