(continued) to close debate on S. 2851. (motion passed;3/5 required) see note(s) 30

On Sep 13, 1984, the Senate voted 92–6 (S 2851). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–5, Democrats 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 92
No: 6
Did not vote: 3
Date: Sep 13, 1984

By party

Republicans48 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted no
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted no
Daniel Patrick Moynihan D-NY voted no
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted no
James Abdnor R-SD voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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