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Senate roll call 85 · 104th Congress · Feb 28, 1995

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

On Feb 28, 1995, the Senate voted 63–37 on “On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit” (HJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Motion to Recommit Agree. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 10–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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 Motion to Recommit Agree
Yes
63
No
37
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 28, 1995

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 37 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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