To amend H.R. 4185 to provide $100,000 in funds, in addition to allowances currently available, to assist needy spouses and other close family members to attend

On Nov 4, 1983, the Senate voted 86–0 (HR 4185). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 38–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Nov 4, 1983

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats38 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 4185: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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