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Senate roll call 265 · 105th Congress · Oct 1, 1997

To provide relief to certain aliens who would otherwise be subject to removal from the United States.

On Oct 1, 1997, the Senate voted 2–97 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1156). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 1–54, Democrats 1–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 2 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 Failed
Yes
2
No
97
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 1, 1997

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 54 no
  • Democrats1 yes · 43 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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