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Senate roll call 355 · 98th Congress · Nov 16, 1983

To table the dole amendment to H. J. RES. 290, a measure (continued) permitting free entry into the United States of the personal effects, equipment, and other

On Nov 16, 1983, the Senate voted 59–38. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–29, Democrats 36–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
59
No
38
Did not vote
2
Date
Nov 16, 1983

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 9 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the dole amendment to H. J. RES…: Senate Vote, Nov 16, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-355/to-table-the-dole-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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