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Senate roll call 105 · 98th Congress · May 19, 1983

To table the melcher amendment to S. CON. RES. 27. The melcher amendment transfers $89 billion from international affairs to environment and natural resources

On May 19, 1983, the Senate voted 57–43. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–12, Democrats 15–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

57

No

43

Did not vote

1

Date

May 19, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.