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Senate roll call 443 · 105th Congress · May 21, 1998

To modify provisions relating to civil liability for tobacco manufacturers.

On May 21, 1998, the Senate voted 37–61 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1415). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 17–37, Democrats 20–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
37
No
61
Date
May 21, 1998

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 37 no
  • Democrats20 yes · 24 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To modify provisions relating to civil…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-443/to-modify-provisions-relating-to-civil-liability-for-tobacco (accessed 2026-10-17).

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