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Senate roll call 145 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To establish procedures to ensure a balanced Federal budget by fiscal year 2002.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 57–43 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 2–43. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
57
No
43
Date
Jun 27, 1997

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats2 yes · 43 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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