To amend the dole modified amendment to H.R. 2163. The dole modified amendment provides for certain spending reductions and revenue increases. The metzenbaum a

On Apr 10, 1984, the Senate voted 3–89 (HR 2163). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–53, Democrats 3–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 3 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: 3
No: 89
Did not vote: 8
Date: Apr 10, 1984

By party

Republicans0 yes · 53 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 37 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. D-FL voted yes
Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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