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Senate roll call 361 · 104th Congress · Aug 4, 1995

To restore a common sense approach to the appropriations process by repealing the defense firewalls established in the FY96 Budget Resolution.

On Aug 4, 1995, the Senate voted 37–63 on “On the Motion” (S 1026). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–51, Democrats 34–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
37
No
63
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 4, 1995

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 51 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 12 no · 2 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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