Vote 488

Question: On the Cloture Motion
Category: Cloture
Vote description: Motion to Invoke Cloture on Substitute Amendment(SP 2898) on H.R. 927; To strengthen international sanctions against the Castro government in Cuba, to develop a plan to support a transition government leading to a democratically elected government in Cuba, and for other purposes.
Vote type: 3/5 (Help)
A three-fifths majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used in the Senate.
Result: Rejected, 56-37, with 6 not voting.
Date/time: October 12, 1995, 8:31 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 2898
Republican majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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