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Senate roll call 404 · 98th Congress · Mar 15, 1984

To table the dixon amendment to S. J. RES. 73. S. J. RES. 73 proposes an amendment to the constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer

On Mar 15, 1984, the Senate voted 81–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–4, Democrats 33–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
81
No
15
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 15, 1984

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 11 no · 2 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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