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Senate roll call 31 · 105th Congress · Mar 18, 1997

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

On Mar 18, 1997, the Senate voted 38–61 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 18). Result: Joint Resolution Defeated. By party: Republicans 4–50, Democrats 34–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

Joint Resolution Defeated

Yes

38

No

61

Did not vote

1

Date

Mar 18, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.