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Senate roll call 492 · 105th Congress · Jul 9, 1998

To reduce student loan fees, and for other purposes.

On Jul 9, 1998, the Senate voted 41–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 1882). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–52, Democrats 40–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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 Rejected
Yes
41
No
56
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 9, 1998

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 52 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 4 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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