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Senate roll call 23 · 105th Congress · Feb 27, 1997

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

On Feb 27, 1997, the Senate voted 65–34 on “On the Motion to Table” (SJRES 1). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 54–0, Democrats 11–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

65

No

34

Did not vote

1

Date

Feb 27, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.