Vote 79

Question: On the Cloture Motion
Category: Cloture
Vote description: Cloture motion on the committee substitute S.J.res.21; A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms.
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, 58-42.
Date/time: April 23, 1996, 3:46 p.m.
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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