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Senate roll call 385 · 98th Congress · Feb 22, 1984

To pass S. 1765, a bill creating a constitutional procedure (continued) for the imposition of the death penalty for the most serious federal crimes. (motion pas

On Feb 22, 1984, the Senate voted 63–32 (S 1765). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–11, Democrats 20–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

63

No

32

Did not vote

6

Date

Feb 22, 1984

From Voteview roll call records.