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Senate roll call 264 · 98th Congress · Sep 29, 1983

To pass S. J. RES. 159. (motion passed) see note(s) 16

On Sep 29, 1983, the Senate voted 54–46. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–3, Democrats 2–43. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
54
No
46
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 29, 1983

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 3 no
  • Democrats2 yes · 43 no · 1 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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