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Senate roll call 251 · 103rd Congress · Sep 9, 1993

To reduce the amount provided for ballistic missile defense programs and to allocate the total amount among the ballistic missile defense programs and program e

On Sep 9, 1993, the Senate voted 50–48 on “On the Amendment” (S 1298). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 44–12, Republicans 6–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
50
No
48
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 9, 1993

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 12 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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