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Senate roll call 73 · 105th Congress · May 20, 1997

To require that any shortfall in revenues projected by the resolution be offset by reductions in discretionary spending.

On May 20, 1997, the Senate voted 70–29 on “On the Motion to Table” (SCONRES 27). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 26–29, Democrats 44–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
70
No
29
Did not vote
1
Date
May 20, 1997

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 29 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 0 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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