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Senate roll call 108 · 98th Congress · May 19, 1983

To reconsider the vote by which the gorton amendment to S. CON. RES. 27 was defeated. For fiscal 1984, the gorton amendment provides $914.6 billion in budget a

On May 19, 1983, the Senate voted 55–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–32, Democrats 33–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
55
No
45
Did not vote
1
Date
May 19, 1983

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 32 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 13 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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