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Senate roll call 281 · 98th Congress · Oct 18, 1983

To commit H.R. 3706 to the committee on the judiciary. H.R. 3706 amends title 5, United States code, to make the birthday of martin luther king, JR. A legal pu

On Oct 18, 1983, the Senate voted 12–76 (HR 3706). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–41, Democrats 0–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
12
No
76
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 18, 1983

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3706: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to make the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., a legal public holiday.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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