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Senate roll call 58 · 98th Congress · Apr 20, 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 20, 1983, the Senate voted 39–59 (S 144). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–51, Democrats 37–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
39
No
59
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 20, 1983

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 51 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 8 no · 1 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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