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Senate roll call 59 · 105th Congress · May 7, 1997

To strike section 310.

On May 7, 1997, the Senate voted 51–49 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 672). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 48–7, Democrats 3–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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 Agreed to
Yes
51
No
49
Date
May 7, 1997

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 7 no
  • Democrats3 yes · 42 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To strike section 310.: Senate Vote, May 7, 1997,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-59/to-strike-section-310 (accessed 2026-10-13).

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