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Senate roll call 551 · 98th Congress · Jun 28, 1984

To agree to an appropriations committee amendment to H.R. 5712 to provide funds for the legal services corporation. (motion passed) see note(s) 29

On Jun 28, 1984, the Senate voted 78–22 (HR 5712). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–18, Democrats 41–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
78
No
22
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 28, 1984

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 18 no
  • Democrats41 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5712: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

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 agree to an appropriations committee…: Senate Vote, Jun 28, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-551/to-agree-to-an-appropriations-committee-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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