Vote 59

Question: On the Motion
Category: Motion
Vote description: Motion to Waive CBA re: Lautenberg Amdt No 144; To ensure that Congress saves Social Security and strengthens Medicare before using projected budget surpluses for new spending or tax breaks.
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, 45-54, with 1 not voting.
Date/time: March 24, 1999, 3:26 p.m.
Amendment num: S.Amdt. 144
Republican majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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