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Senate roll call 429 · 105th Congress · May 13, 1998

A bill to state the policy of the United States regarding the deployment of a missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the United States aga

On May 13, 1998, the Senate voted 59–41 on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed” (S 1873). Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejecte. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 4–41. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejecte
Yes
59
No
41
Date
May 13, 1998

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats4 yes · 41 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to state the policy of the United…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-429/a-bill-to-state-the-policy-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).

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