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Senate roll call 296 · 103rd Congress · Sep 30, 1993

To reduce funds for General Science and Research Activities and terminate the Superconducting Super Collider program for the purposes of reducing the deficit in

On Sep 30, 1993, the Senate voted 57–42 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2445). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 26–29, Republicans 31–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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 Agreed to
Yes
57
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 30, 1993

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2445: Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, 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 funds for General Science and…: Senate Vote, Sep 30, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-296/to-reduce-funds-for-general-science-and-research-activities (accessed 2026-10-17).