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Senate roll call 61 · 106th Congress · Mar 24, 1999

To ensure that Congress saves Social Security and strengthens Medicare before using projected budget surpluses for new spending or tax breaks.

On Mar 24, 1999, the Senate voted 45–54 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 20). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–54, Democrats 45–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Rejected
Yes
45
No
54
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 24, 1999

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To ensure that Congress saves Social…: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1999,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-61/to-ensure-that-congress-saves-social-security-and-strengthens (accessed 2026-10-17).