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Senate roll call 243 · 103rd Congress · Aug 4, 1993

To establish a procedure to offset emergency spending on natural disasters by rescissions, sequesters of discretionary and mandatory spending, and taxes if nece

On Aug 4, 1993, the Senate voted 35–64 on “On the Motion” (HR 2667). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 5–50, Republicans 30–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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 Rejected
Yes
35
No
64
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 4, 1993

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 50 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2667: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief from the major, widespread flooding in the Midwest 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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