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Senate roll call 498 · 105th Congress · Jul 15, 1998

To provide a safety net for farmers and consumers.

On Jul 15, 1998, the Senate voted 56–43 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 2159). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 1–43. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
56
No
43
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 15, 1998

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats1 yes · 43 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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