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Senate roll call 217 · 103rd Congress · Jul 27, 1993

A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said Dis

On Jul 27, 1993, the Senate voted 43–55 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2492). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 35–19, Republicans 8–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
43
No
55
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 27, 1993

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 36 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 19 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2492: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes.

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, “A bill making appropriations for the…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1993,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/103-S-217/a-bill-making-appropriations-for-the-government-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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