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Senate roll call 70 · 104th Congress · Feb 15, 1995

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

On Feb 15, 1995, the Senate voted 59–40 on “On the Motion to Table” (HJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 7–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
59
No
40
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 15, 1995

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 40 no · 1 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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