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Senate roll call 59 · 98th Congress · Apr 20, 1983

To table melcher amendment to baker motion to waive any provisions of titles III and IV of public law 93-344 (budget act) with regard to all pending motions an

On Apr 20, 1983, the Senate voted 60–37 (S 144). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 8–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
60
No
37
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 20, 1983

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 37 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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