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Senate roll call 141 · 98th Congress · Jun 14, 1983

To table the dixon amendment to S. 66. The dixon amendment provides that when a cable franchise comes in for renewal of its franchise it has to show that it ha

On Jun 14, 1983, the Senate voted 82–16 (S 66). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 31–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
82
No
16
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 66: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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