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Senate roll call 537 · 102nd Congress · Oct 1, 1992

To reduce the legislative branch budget by 15 percent over the next three years, to prohibit the carrying over of funds from one year to the next, and to requir

On Oct 1, 1992, the Senate voted 85–13 on “On the Amendment” (HR 5427). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 44–11, Republicans 41–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
85
No
13
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 1, 1992

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5427: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes.

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, “To reduce the legislative branch budget by…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-537/to-reduce-the-legislative-branch-budget-by-15-percent (accessed 2026-10-17).