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Senate roll call 396 · 98th Congress · Mar 1, 1984

To table the murkowski amendment to S. 979. The murkowski amendment permits the crude oil exports pursuant to a treaty. (motion passed) see note(s) 24

On Mar 1, 1984, the Senate voted 94–2 (S 979). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–2, Democrats 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
94
No
2
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 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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