Vote 24

Question: On the Joint Resolution
Bill: S J RES 1
Vote description: s.j.res.1; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
Vote type: 2/3 (Help)
A two-thirds majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used for suspension calendar bills in the House and certain Senate votes.
Result: Defeated, 66-34.
Date/time: March 4, 1997, 5:14 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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