To amend S. 979 by amending the atomic energy act of 1954. S. 979 amends and reauthorizes the export administration act. The proxmire amendment requires that c

On Feb 29, 1984, the Senate voted 74–16 (S 979). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–14, Democrats 37–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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: 74
No: 16
Did not vote: 11
Date: Feb 29, 1984

By party

Republicans37 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats37 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. R-AL voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Pete Wilson R-CA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Richard Green Lugar R-IN voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
Jacob Chic Hecht R-NV voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
James Abdnor R-SD voted no
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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