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Senate roll call 394 · 98th Congress · Feb 29, 1984

To table the metzenbaum amendment to S. 979. The metzenbaum (continued) amendment prevents certain acquisitions of domestic petroleum companies by major intern

On Feb 29, 1984, the Senate voted 61–34 (S 979). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–13, Democrats 19–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
61
No
34
Did not vote
6
Date
Feb 29, 1984

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 13 no
  • Democrats19 yes · 21 no · 6 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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