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Senate roll call 362 · 105th Congress · Apr 2, 1998

To require the reduction of the deficit, a balanced Federal budget, and the repayment of the national debt.

On Apr 2, 1998, the Senate voted 53–45 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 86). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 50–4, Democrats 3–41. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
45
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 2, 1998

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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