To amend H.R. 2163 with a modified amendment. The dole modified amendment provides for certain spending reductions and revenue increases. (motion passed) see

On Apr 12, 1984, the Senate voted 76–5 (HR 2163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–3, Democrats 33–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 76
No: 5
Did not vote: 19
Date: Apr 12, 1984

By party

Republicans44 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats33 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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