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Senate roll call 358 · 105th Congress · Apr 1, 1998

To modify the pay-as-you-go requirement of the budget process to require that direct spending increases be offset only with direct spending decreases.

On Apr 1, 1998, the Senate voted 54–45 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 86). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 51–4, Democrats 3–41. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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

54

No

45

Did not vote

1

Date

Apr 1, 1998

From Voteview roll call records.