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Senate roll call 598 · 105th Congress · Oct 6, 1998

To require persons selling tangible personal property via the Internet to disclose to purchasers that they may be subject to State and local sales and use taxes

On Oct 6, 1998, the Senate voted 71–27 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 442). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–3, Democrats 19–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
71
No
27
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 6, 1998

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 3 no
  • Democrats19 yes · 24 no · 2 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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