To proceed to the consideration of S. 695. (motion passed) see note(s) 6

On Jun 7, 1983, the Senate voted 65–18 (S 695). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–13, Democrats 27–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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: 65
No: 18
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 7, 1983

By party

Republicans38 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats27 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Paula Hawkins R-FL voted no
Charles Ernest Grassley R-IA voted no
Roger William Jepsen R-IA voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
William Sebastian Cohen R-ME voted no
John Melcher D-MT voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
Quentin Northrup Burdick D-ND voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no
James Abdnor R-SD voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted no
John William Warner R-VA voted no
Jennings Randolph D-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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