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Senate roll call 578 · 98th Congress · Jul 31, 1984

To concur in the baker motion to concur in the house amendments to S. 268 to authorize the secretary of the interior to construct, operate, and maintain hydroel

On Jul 31, 1984, the Senate voted 64–34 (S 268). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–15, Democrats 24–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
64
No
34
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 1984

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 15 no
  • Democrats24 yes · 19 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in the baker motion to concur in…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-578/to-concur-in-the-baker-motion-to-concur-in (accessed 2026-10-17).

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