Vote 55

Question: On the Cloture Motion
Category: Cloture
Vote description: Motion to invoke cloture on the Lott Amdt no. 124; Prohibiting the use of funds for military operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) unless Congress enacts specific authorization in law for the conduct of those operations.
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, 55-44, with 1 not voting.
Date/time: March 23, 1999, 2:32 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 124
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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