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Senate roll call 8 · 105th Congress · Feb 11, 1997

To state the policy of the United States that, in achieving a balanced budget, Federal outlays should not be reduced in a manner that disproportionately affects

On Feb 11, 1997, the Senate voted 64–36 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 10–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
64
No
36
Date
Feb 11, 1997

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats10 yes · 35 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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