To pass S. 215, a bill authorizing judicial officers to consider the safety of any person or the community when making a pretrial detention in accordance with p

On Feb 3, 1984, the Senate voted 84–0 (S 215). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 34–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 84
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 3, 1984

By party

Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats34 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 215, a bill authorizing judicial…: Senate Vote, Feb 3, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-380/to-pass-s-215-a-bill-authorizing-judicial-officers (accessed 2026-10-17).