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Senate roll call 421 · 98th Congress · Apr 3, 1984

To table the kennedy amendment to H. J. RES. 492 to condition the provision of military assistance to el salvador on the initiation of unconditional negotiation

On Apr 3, 1984, the Senate voted 63–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–4, Democrats 16–22. 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
63
No
26
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 3, 1984

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 22 no · 8 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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