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Senate roll call 455 · 98th Congress · May 1, 1984

To amend H.R. 2163 to increase revenues and limit budget authority and outlays for fiscal years 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989. (motion failed) see note(s) 2

On May 1, 1984, the Senate voted 38–57 (HR 2163). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–41, Democrats 26–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
38
No
57
Did not vote
6
Date
May 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 16 no · 4 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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