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Senate roll call 147 · 105th Congress · Jun 27, 1997

To ensure that future revenue windfalls to the Federal Treasury are reserved for tax or deficit reduction -- not additional spending.

On Jun 27, 1997, the Senate voted 53–47 on “On the Motion” (S 949). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 53–2, Democrats 0–45. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

53

No

47

Date

Jun 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.