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Senate roll call 325 · 98th Congress · Nov 4, 1983

To table the helms amendment to H.R. 4185. The helms amendme would end U.S. Compliance with the unratified, 1979 SALT II treaty. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Nov 4, 1983, the Senate voted 50–29 (HR 4185). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–22, Democrats 27–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
50
No
29
Did not vote
19
Date
Nov 4, 1983

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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