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Senate roll call 397 · 98th Congress · Mar 1, 1984

To table the melcher amendment to S. 979. The melcher (continued) amendment provides for a 1984 wheat acreage limitation program. (motion passed) see note(s)

On Mar 1, 1984, the Senate voted 52–42 (S 979). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–8, Democrats 8–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

52

No

42

Did not vote

7

Date

Mar 1, 1984

From Voteview roll call records.