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Senate roll call 63 · 98th Congress · Apr 21, 1983

To table the specter amendment to S.144, providing for further relief in the event of unfair foreign competition. (motion passed) see note(s) 3

On Apr 21, 1983, the Senate voted 57–32 (S 144). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–13, Democrats 23–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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
57
No
32
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 19 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the specter amendment to S.144…: Senate Vote, Apr 21, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-63/to-table-the-specter-amendment-to-s-144-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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