To pass S. 2851. (motion passed) see note(s) 33

On Sep 13, 1984, the Senate voted 89–5 (S 2851). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 39–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 89
No: 5
Did not vote: 7
Date: Sep 13, 1984

By party

Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dale Bumpers D-AR voted no
David Hampton Pryor D-AR voted no
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted no
Daniel Patrick Moynihan D-NY voted no
James Abdnor 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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