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Senate roll call 395 · 98th Congress · Feb 29, 1984

To table the johnston amendment to S. 979. The johnston amendment provides a time period for congressional review of mergers involving substantial energy reser

On Feb 29, 1984, the Senate voted 52–42 (S 979). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–11, Democrats 9–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
52
No
42
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 29, 1984

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 31 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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