To close further debate on the motion to waive section 303(a) of the congressional budget act of 1974 with respect (continued) to the consideration of H.R. 5743

On Aug 6, 1984, the Senate voted 54–31 (HR 5743). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–3, Democrats 10–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 54
No: 31
Did not vote: 14
Date: Aug 6, 1984

By party

Republicans46 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats10 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Howell Thomas Heflin D-AL voted yes
David Hampton Pryor D-AR voted yes
Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted yes
Walter Darlington Huddleston D-KY voted yes
Wendell Hampton Ford D-KY voted yes
Quentin Northrup Burdick D-ND voted yes
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted yes
J. James Exon D-NE voted yes
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Claiborne de Borda Pell D-RI voted yes
Daniel Jackson Evans R-WA voted no
Thomas Slade Gorton III (Slade) R-WA voted no
Jennings Randolph D-WV voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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