To amend S. 2723 with a modified amendment. The byrd modified amendment establishes a commission on merchant marine and defense. (motion passed) see note(s) 2

On Jun 15, 1984, the Senate voted 80–5 (S 2723). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–4, Democrats 39–1. 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: 80
No: 5
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 15, 1984

By party

Republicans41 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
James Danforth (Dan) Quayle R-IN voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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