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Senate roll call 548 · 104th Congress · Oct 27, 1995

To limit the capital gains deduction to gain on assets held for more than 10 years and to impose a $250,000 lifetime exclusion limit.

On Oct 27, 1995, the Senate voted 66–33 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1357). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 48–5, Democrats 18–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
66
No
33
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 27, 1995

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 28 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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