To table the dole amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2973. H.R. 2973 repeals the withholding of tax from interest and dividends. The dole amendmen

On Jun 16, 1983, the Senate voted 46–51 (HR 2973). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–51, Democrats 44–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 46
No: 51
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jun 16, 1983

By party

Republicans3 yes · 51 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted yes
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted yes
Paula Hawkins R-FL voted yes

The bill

H.R. 2973: A bill to repeal the withholding of tax from interest and dividends.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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