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Senate roll call 634 · 98th Congress · Oct 2, 1984

To determine if the deconcini amendment to H. J. RES. 648 is germane. The deconcini amendment clarifies the circumstances under which territorial provisions in

On Oct 2, 1984, the Senate voted 28–67. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–37, Democrats 15–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
28
No
67
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 2, 1984

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 37 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 30 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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