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Senate roll call 310 · 98th Congress · Oct 28, 1983

To amend H. J. RES. 308 to terminate the increase in the debt limit if the Congress and the President do not promptly enact definite-reduction legislation. (mot

On Oct 28, 1983, the Senate voted 31–53. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–42, Democrats 28–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
31
No
53
Did not vote
15
Date
Oct 28, 1983

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 42 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 12 no · 6 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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