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Senate roll call 83 · 105th Congress · May 22, 1997

To add enforcement mechanisms to reflect the stated commitment to reach a balanced budget in 2002, to maintain a balanced budget thereafter, and to achieve thes

On May 22, 1997, the Senate voted 41–58 on “On the Motion” (SCONRES 27). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 39–15, Democrats 2–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

41

No

58

Did not vote

1

Date

May 22, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.