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Senate roll call 227 · 104th Congress · May 25, 1995

To reduce fiscal year 1996 defense spending by $10 billion and apply the savings to deficit reduction.

On May 25, 1995, the Senate voted 12–87 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 13). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 1–53, Democrats 11–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
12
No
87
Did not vote
4
Date
May 25, 1995

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 53 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 34 no · 3 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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