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Senate roll call 242 · 105th Congress · Sep 17, 1997

To reduce funding for the Forest Service road construction and eliminate the purchaser credit program.

On Sep 17, 1997, the Senate voted 49–51 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2107). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–46, Democrats 40–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
49
No
51
Date
Sep 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 46 no
  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2107: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reduce funding for the Forest Service…: Senate Vote, Sep 17, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-242/to-reduce-funding-for-the-forest-service-road-construction (accessed 2026-10-17).

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