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Senate roll call 626 · 98th Congress · Sep 29, 1984

To close debate on the byrd amendment to H. J. RES. 648. The byrd amendment adds a section dealing with civil rights. (motion passed;3/5 required) see note(s) 3

On Sep 29, 1984, the Senate voted 92–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–4, Democrats 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

4

Did not vote

5

Date

Sep 29, 1984

From Voteview roll call records.