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Senate roll call 254 · 105th Congress · Sep 23, 1997

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On Sep 23, 1997, the Senate voted 65–35 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 830). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 10–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
65
No
35
Date
Sep 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats10 yes · 35 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 830: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, 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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