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Senate roll call 443 · 103rd Congress · Mar 1, 1994

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.

On Mar 1, 1994, the Senate voted 63–37 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 41). Result: Joint Resolution Defeated. By party: Democrats 22–34, Republicans 41–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
Joint Resolution Defeated
Yes
63
No
37
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 1, 1994

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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