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Senate roll call 649 · 104th Congress · Mar 14, 1996

To establish a lock-box for deficit reduction and revenues generated by tax cuts.

On Mar 14, 1996, the Senate voted 36–57 on “On the Motion” (HR 3019). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 33–16, Democrats 3–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
36
No
57
Did not vote
10
Date
Mar 14, 1996

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 16 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 41 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3019: Making appropriations for fiscal year 1996 to make a further downpayment toward a balanced budget, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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