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Senate roll call 163 · 103rd Congress · Jun 22, 1993

To discourage States and local governments from providing general welfare assistance to able-bodied individuals unless such individuals are participating in wor

On Jun 22, 1993, the Senate voted 34–64 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2118). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 33–22, Republicans 1–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
34
No
64
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 22, 1993

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 42 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2118: Making supplemental appropriations 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 discourage States and local governments…: Senate Vote, Jun 22, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-163/to-discourage-states-and-local-governments-from-providing-general (accessed 2026-10-17).