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Senate roll call 447 · 98th Congress · Apr 12, 1984

To table the melcher amendment to H.R. 2163 to define the circumstances under which construction workers may deduct travel and transportation expenses in comput

On Apr 12, 1984, the Senate voted 50–31 (HR 2163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–5, Democrats 9–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
50
No
31
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 12, 1984

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 26 no · 11 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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