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Senate roll call 493 · 105th Congress · Jul 9, 1998

A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

On Jul 9, 1998, the Senate voted 96–1 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 6). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
Bill Passed
Yes
96
No
1
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 9, 1998

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6: To extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to extend the authorization of…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-493/a-bill-to-extend-the-authorization-of-programs-under (accessed 2026-10-16).

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