To table the metzenbaum amendment to H.R. 3959 to prohibit the implementation of changes to the executive remuneration disclosure requirements. (motion passed)

On Nov 17, 1983, the Senate voted 51–40 (HR 3959). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–3, Democrats 3–37. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 51
No: 40
Did not vote: 10
Date: Nov 17, 1983

By party

Republicans48 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 37 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Howell Thomas Heflin D-AL voted yes
Alan John Dixon D-IL voted yes
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted yes
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Arlen Specter R-PA voted no

The bill

H.R. 3959: A bill making supplemental appropriations 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the metzenbaum amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Nov 17, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-367/to-table-the-metzenbaum-amendment-to-h-r-3959 (accessed 2026-10-16).