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Senate roll call 372 · 98th Congress · Jan 26, 1984

To table the baker motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 1660, a bill assuring: nationwide telephone service at affordable rates; that costs for maintai

On Jan 26, 1984, the Senate voted 44–40 (S 1660). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–19, Democrats 14–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
44
No
40
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 26, 1984

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 22 no · 10 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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