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Senate roll call 177 · 104th Congress · May 23, 1995

To express the sense of the Senate that the number of Federal full-time equivalent positions should be further reduced, and for other purposes.

On May 23, 1995, the Senate voted 50–50 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 47–7, Democrats 3–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
50
No
50
Did not vote
3
Date
May 23, 1995

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 43 no · 2 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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