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Senate roll call 330 · 98th Congress · Nov 7, 1983

To table the melcher amendment to H.R. 4185. The melcher amendment extends anticipated 4 percent cost of living increase to all military personnel in the grade

On Nov 7, 1983, the Senate voted 69–24 (HR 4185). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 17–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
69
No
24
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 7, 1983

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 24 no · 5 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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