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Senate roll call 84 · 105th Congress · May 22, 1997

To ensure that the 4.3 cent federal gas tax increase enacted in 1993, which for the first time dedicated a permanent gas tax increase to general revenues, will

On May 22, 1997, the Senate voted 83–16 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 27). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–2, Democrats 31–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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

Amendment Agreed to

Yes

83

No

16

Did not vote

1

Date

May 22, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.