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Senate roll call 452 · 105th Congress · Jun 10, 1998

To eliminate the marriage penalty reflected in the standard deduction, to ensure the earned income credit takes into account the elimination of such penalty, an

On Jun 10, 1998, the Senate voted 48–50 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1415). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 5–49, Democrats 43–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
48
No
50
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 10, 1998

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 49 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 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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