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Senate roll call 72 · 105th Congress · May 20, 1997

To improve funding of critical programs to assist infants, toddlers and young children by increasing the discretionary spending caps by $15,752 billion in outla

On May 20, 1997, the Senate voted 61–39 on “On the Motion to Table” (SCONRES 27). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–3, Democrats 9–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

61

No

39

Date

May 20, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.