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Senate roll call 146 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To establish an enforcement mechanism in the Senate to ensure a balanced budget beginning with fiscal year 2002 and to require the President to submit balanced

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 59–41 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 4–41. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Motion Rejected

Yes

59

No

41

Date

Jun 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.