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Senate roll call 91 · 105th Congress · May 23, 1997

To restore sufficient funding within the discretionary health function to maintain progress in medical research, offset by reductions in Federal agency administ

On May 23, 1997, the Senate voted 63–37 on “On the Motion to Table” (SCONRES 27). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 45–10, Democrats 18–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
63
No
37
Date
May 23, 1997

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 10 no
  • Democrats18 yes · 27 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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