Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Official title: “To provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 346 to 85 on July 30, 1997, with 4 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 85 to 15 on July 31, 1997.
It became law on August 5, 1997.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 2015”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 193 | 32 | 0 | 3 |
| House Democrats | 153 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| House independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Democrats | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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