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Senate roll call 113 · 98th Congress · May 24, 1983

To table the dixon motion to postpone further consideration of S. CON. RES. 26, a measure approving the obligation and expenditure of funds for MX missile procu

On May 24, 1983, the Senate voted 59–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–1, Democrats 8–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
59
No
35
Did not vote
6
Date
May 24, 1983

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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