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Senate roll call 521 · 104th Congress · Oct 27, 1995

To scale back corporate welfare in the tax code by eliminating the deduction for intangible drilling and development costs for oil, gas, and geo-thermal wells,

On Oct 27, 1995, the Senate voted 25–73 on “On the Motion” (S 1357). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–52, Democrats 24–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
25
No
73
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 27, 1995

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 52 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 21 no · 3 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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