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Senate roll call 639 · 98th Congress · Oct 3, 1984

To amend H. J. RES. 648 to reduce proposed levels of funding for the military assistance program. (motion failed) see note(s) 34

On Oct 3, 1984, the Senate voted 46–54. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–44, Democrats 35–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
46
No
54
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 3, 1984

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 10 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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