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Senate roll call 576 · 98th Congress · Jul 30, 1984

To table the metzenbaum amendment to S. 268. The metzenbaum amendment sets a policy for the sale of power at hoover dam. (motion passed) see note(s) 30

On Jul 30, 1984, the Senate voted 62–18 (S 268). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–3, Democrats 19–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
62
No
18
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 30, 1984

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 15 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 268: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain hydroelectric powerplants at various existing water projects, 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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