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Senate roll call 22 · 105th Congress · Feb 27, 1997

To permit the use of an accumulated surplus to balance the budget during any fiscal year.

On Feb 27, 1997, the Senate voted 60–40 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 55–0, Democrats 5–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

60

No

40

Date

Feb 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.