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Senate roll call 489 · 105th Congress · Jul 9, 1998

To expand the educational opportunities for welfare recipients.

On Jul 9, 1998, the Senate voted 56–42 on “On the Amendment” (S 1882). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 11–42, Democrats 45–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
56
No
42
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 9, 1998

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 42 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no

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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