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Senate roll call 306 · 98th Congress · Oct 26, 1983

(continued) to table a committee amendment to H.R. 3959, a bill appropriating supplemental funds for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1984. The committee a

On Oct 26, 1983, the Senate voted 56–40 (HR 3959). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–31, Democrats 35–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
56
No
40
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 26, 1983

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 31 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3959: A bill making supplemental appropriations 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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