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Senate roll call 598 · 104th Congress · Dec 12, 1995

To propose a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

On Dec 12, 1995, the Senate voted 91–8 on “On the Decision of the Chair” (SJRES 31). Result: Decision of Chair Sustained. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 39–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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

Decision of Chair Sustained

Yes

91

No

8

Did not vote

4

Date

Dec 12, 1995

From Voteview roll call records.