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Senate roll call 320 · 98th Congress · Oct 31, 1983

To pass H. J. RES. 308. (motion failed) see note(s) 21

On Oct 31, 1983, the Senate voted 39–56. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–25, Democrats 11–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
39
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 31, 1983

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 31 no · 4 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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