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Senate roll call 285 · 98th Congress · Oct 18, 1983

To amend H.R. 3706 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The exon substitute provides that january 15 of each year is designated as "martin luther k

On Oct 18, 1983, the Senate voted 24–69 (HR 3706). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–32, Democrats 4–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
24
No
69
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 18, 1983

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 32 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 38 no · 4 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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