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Senate roll call 637 · 98th Congress · Oct 2, 1984

To table the melcher amendment to H. J. RES. 648. The melcher amendment provides increased funding for basic health care services in developing countries. (mo

On Oct 2, 1984, the Senate voted 51–46. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–3, Democrats 0–43. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

46

Did not vote

4

Date

Oct 2, 1984

From Voteview roll call records.