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Senate roll call 368 · 98th Congress · Nov 17, 1983

To table the johnston amendment to H.R. 3959. The johnston amendment provides that no funds may be expended by the department of interior for the lease-sale of

On Nov 17, 1983, the Senate voted 71–20 (HR 3959). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–5, Democrats 24–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
71
No
20
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 15 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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