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Senate roll call 20 · 105th Congress · Feb 27, 1997

To provide that only Congress shall have authority to enforce the provisions of the balanced budget constitutional amendment, unless Congress passes legislation

On Feb 27, 1997, the Senate voted 61–39 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 6–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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 to Table Agreed to

Yes

61

No

39

Date

Feb 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.