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Senate roll call 185 · 98th Congress · Jul 13, 1983

To table the gorton motion to recommit S. 675 to the committee on armed services, with instructions. (motion passed) see note(s) 11

On Jul 13, 1983, the Senate voted 53–41 (S 675). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–10, Democrats 13–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
53
No
41
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 13, 1983

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 675: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1984 for the Armed Forces for procurement, for research, development, test, and evaluation, and for operation and maintenance, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces and for civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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