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Senate roll call 301 · 98th Congress · Oct 21, 1983

To table the helms amendment to H.R. 3222, a bill appropriating $10.27 billion in funds for the department of commerce, justice, and state, and the judiciary. T

On Oct 21, 1983, the Senate voted 29–52 (HR 3222). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–35, Democrats 17–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
29
No
52
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 35 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 17 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3222: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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