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Senate roll call 439 · 98th Congress · Apr 12, 1984

To table the ford amendment to H.R. 2163. The ford amendment raises the revenue generated by the proposed tax on distilled spirits by raising the tax on distil

On Apr 12, 1984, the Senate voted 62–32 (HR 2163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–11, Democrats 21–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
62
No
32
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 12, 1984

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 22 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the ford amendment to H.R. 2163…: Senate Vote, Apr 12, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-439/to-table-the-ford-amendment-to-h-r-2163 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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