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Senate roll call 57 · 98th Congress · Apr 19, 1983

To close debate (invoke cloture) on the kasten amendment to S.144, the international trade and investment act. The kasten amendment would repeal the witholding

On Apr 19, 1983, the Senate voted 34–53 (S 144). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–42, Democrats 32–11. 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
34
No
53
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 19, 1983

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 42 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 11 no · 3 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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