To close debate on the baker motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 2527, a bill authorizing funds for the federal aid highway program of the department o

On Sep 24, 1984, the Senate voted 70–12 (S 2527). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–11, Democrats 34–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 70
No: 12
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 24, 1984

By party

Republicans36 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats34 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Pete Wilson R-CA voted no
Charles Ernest Grassley R-IA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Alan John Dixon D-IL voted no
William Thad Cochran R-MS voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
Jacob Chic Hecht R-NV voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT 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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