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Senate roll call 86 · 105th Congress · May 23, 1997

To express the sense of the Senate regarding Truth in Budgeting and Spectrum Auctions.

On May 23, 1997, the Senate voted 84–15 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 27). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 30–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
84
No
15
Did not vote
1
Date
May 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats30 yes · 14 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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