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Senate roll call 624 · 98th Congress · Sep 27, 1984

To determine if the byrd amendment to H. J. RES. 648 is germane. H. J. RES. 648 makes continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985. The byrd amendment adds a

On Sep 27, 1984, the Senate voted 51–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–42, Democrats 39–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
51
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 27, 1984

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 6 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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