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Senate roll call 51 · 106th Congress · Mar 17, 1999

A bill to state the policy of the United States regarding the deployment of a missile defense capable of defending the territory of the United States against li

On Mar 17, 1999, the Senate voted 97–3 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 257). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 42–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Bill Passed
Yes
97
No
3
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 17, 1999

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to state the policy of the United…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-51/a-bill-to-state-the-policy-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).

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