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Senate roll call 142 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To guarantee a balanced Federal budget and expand tax relief options.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 37–63 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 36–19, Democrats 1–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
37
No
63
Date
Jun 27, 1997

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 19 no
  • Democrats1 yes · 44 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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