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Senate roll call 313 · 102nd Congress · Feb 27, 1992

To grant legislative line item veto recission authority to the President of the United States to reduce the Federal budget deficit.

On Feb 27, 1992, the Senate voted 44–54 on “On the Motion” (S 479). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 8–47, Republicans 36–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
44
No
54
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 27, 1992

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 47 no · 3 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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